Who Should Not Take a Stimulant Drug?
People with any of the following conditions should not take stimulants: • Glaucoma (a condition that causes increased pressure in the eyes and can lead to blindness). • Severe anxiety, tension, agitation, or nervousness. • Treatment with a type of medication called monoamine oxidase inhibitors, such as Nardil or Parnate, within 14 days of starting stimulant therapy. • People with motor tics or a personal or family history of Tourette’s Syndrome.
