ADHD-medication against Covid etc

[JB70]

Seems like there is plenty of information that support that these stimulants strengthen the immune system. Especially for a short period when you are sick.

Study: Unmedicated ADHD Increases the Risk of Contracting COVID-19

The COVID-19 infection rate is nearly 50% higher among individuals with unmedicated ADHD compared to individuals without ADHD, according to a new study of 14,022 patients in Israel. The study found that ADHD treatment with stimulant medication significantly reduces the risk of virus exposure...

www.additudemag.com

"The COVID-19 infection rate is nearly 50% higher among individuals with unmedicated ADHD compared to individuals without ADHD"

Methylphenidate has mild hyperglycemic and hypokalemia effects and increases leukocyte and neutrophil counts - PubMed

Various psychotropic drugs may affect the hematological and biochemical profiles of plasma and its metabolism. Carbamazepine, the most well-known psychotropic drug, can cause substantial hyponatremia. Methylphenidate, a piperidine derivative structurally related to amphetamines, acts as a...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

"The white blood count rose by 1350 cells/μL (P < .033) due to neutrophilia, lymphocytosis and eosinophilia.
The results indicate that methylphenidate may cause hypokalemia and elevated glucose, leukocyte, neutrophil, lymphocyte and eosinophil counts. "

Decreased Risk of Influenza in Child and Adolescent Patients with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Following Methylphenidate Treatment: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Taiwan

Young individuals with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have an elevated risk of influenza because of the difficulty in complying with the behavioral procedures that help protect against influenza. Moreover, the effects of ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

"After controlling for confounding factors, the results indicated that influenza risk significantly reduced in the group of ADHD patients who were prescribed methylphenidate for 90 days and more"

 

[Burgermeister]

"The COVID-19 infection rate is nearly 50% higher among individuals with unmedicated ADHD compared to individuals without ADHD"

Maybe it's because they can't stop getting tested every few hours.

 

[mamooth]

 

[JB70]

Methamphetamine Reduces Human Influenza A Virus Replication

Methamphetamine (meth) is a highly addictive psychostimulant that is among the most widely abused illicit drugs, with an estimated over 35 million users in the world. Several lines of evidence suggest that chronic meth abuse is a major factor for increased risk of infections with human...

journals.plos.org

"We report the first evidence that meth significantly reduces, rather than increases, virus propagation and the susceptibility to influenza infection in the human lung epithelial cell line"

 

[JB70]

Many probably think people with ADHD more often get sick because they may be more risk taking.
But it seems there is a link between ADHD and a weaker immune system.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: is there a connection with the immune system? - European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

link.springer.com

 

[Anomalism]

Cool.

Let's all do meth like in North Korea.

 

[Indeependent]

Many probably think people with ADHD more often get sick because they may be more risk taking.
But it seems there is a link between ADHD and a weaker immune system.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: is there a connection with the immune system? - European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

link.springer.com

I missed that post; could you repost?

 

[JB70]

If Covid or the vaxx lead to a weaker immune system like some studies and data suggest Amphetamine can save lives i am told. Doctors should really look into this.

 

[JB70]

Used decades ago. Of course if abused it has a negative effect on your health and immune system. Like most medical drugs.

 

[JB70]

I missed that post; could you repost?

What do you mean?

 

[Indeependent]

What do you mean?

It was attention deficit humor.