Validation of L-type calcium channel blocker amlodipine as a novel ADHD treatment through cross-species analysis, drug-target Mendelian randomization, and clinical evidence from medical records

Overview of attention for article published in Neuropsychopharmacology, February 2025

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Experts say we need more options for treating ADHD, and a 2025 study suggests one option might already be stocked at the chemist.

A Common Blood Pressure Drug Could Help Treat ADHD, Animal Studies Suggest

Yahoo!, 05 Oct 2026

Experts say we need more options for treating ADHD, and a 2025 study suggests one option might already be stocked at the chemist.

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Common blood pressure drug shows promise for treating ADHD symptoms

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A new study published in Neuropsychopharmacology provides preliminary evidence that amlodipine, a widely used medication for…

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