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Does taking adhd meds affect the longevity of my life?
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ADHD meds: Taken as prescribed, adhd meds will not affect your longevity. It may improve the quality of living you do, though -- but only if you have adhd.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Possible: Most studies on adhd meds last 6 weeks although some have gone as far as 6 years. But as the meds are for a lifetime and the side effects can be sudden death it is possible that the meds affect longevity.
Answered 7/23/2013
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