ADHD Medications Show Lasting Growth Effects Into Adulthood

Large population data suggest long-term stimulant treatment in childhood may be linked to higher adult body weight and subtle changes in height.

Children treated with methylphenidate for ADHD were more likely to have a higher body mass index in adulthood and showed a small but measurable reduction in adult height compared with peers without ADHD, especially with longer treatment duration.

Study Details

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is commonly treated with stimulant medications during c…