Investigators Find Repurposing Amlodipine as Novel Treatment for ADHD

Repurposing amlodipine, a medication commonly used for blood pressure, shows potential as a novel treatment for attention-deficient/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to the results of a study published in Neuropsychopharmacology. Investigators of the study aimed to determine if 5 potential drugs could reduce ADHD symptoms in rats.¹

ADHD is a prevalent neurodevelopmental condition, according to the study authors, and when left untreated, it can be associated with functional impairments. | Image Credit: ClareM | stock.adobe.com

“Repurposing amlodipine, a well-established blood pressure medication, offers a promising and swift pathway to address…