Although psychostimulants have been used safely in clinical medicine for more than 60
years, they do have side effects. The most common, which usually are transient, include
headaches, abdominal discomfort, mild-to-moderate appetite suppression, irritability,“daze-
effect,” insomnia, tachycardia, and mild hypertension. Particularly controversial has been the
concern that suppression of growth may be associated with psychostimulant use. The
possible relationship of growth to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be …