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Adderall's Risks: Heart Rate Soars in Young Adults

3/3/2026

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  • A Mayo Clinic study finds that a 25 mg dose of Adderall significantly increases heart rate and blood pressure in healthy young adults.
  • Heart rate rose from 19 to 38 beats per minute upon standing after taking the drug.
  • The findings warn of risks from non-prescribed Adderall use among college students seeking cognitive enhancement, especially with energy drinks, and call for research on illicit use and long-term effects.