J Psychiatr Res May 2022 PMID 35303614

The effects of psychostimulants on cognitive functions in individuals with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: A systematic review.

Andrea Mckenzie, Shakila Meshkat, Leanna M W Lui, Roger Ho, Joshua D Di Vincenzo, Felicia Ceban, Bing Cao, Roger S McIntyre

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This systematic review examines how psychostimulants like methylphenidate and lisdexamfetamine affect cognitive functions in people with ADHD, finding that they tend to improve attention and memory but have unclear effects on other areas like academic performance and executive functions.
The review analyzed 10 studies with a total of 753 ADHD patients and 194 healthy controls, highlighting that while some cognitive deficits (e.g., memory and attention) improve with medication, the evidence for improvements in broader cognitive areas remains mixed or inconclusive.
Overall, psychostimulants seem to enhance specific cognitive skills such as vigilance, alertness, and attention in individuals with ADHD, but their impact on overall cognition and academic skills requires further research.]

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