Can stimulants increase risk for irritability or anger?

Irritability can be defined as increased proneness to anger, relative to peers. Clinically, it manifests as ... However, post‐hoc analyses of epidemiological studies found associations between pediatric irritability and risk for subsequent anxiety and depression, but not for bipolar disorder2. read more

I would say if you are already holding a lot of unmanaged stress and anger, lack skills there, AND take a stimulant, the likelihood of less thought-and-impulse control is higher. read more

Prescription stimulants increase—or"stimulate"—activities and processes in the body. This increased activity can boost alertness, attention, and energy. It also can raise your blood pressure and make your heart beat faster. When prescribed by a doctor for a specific health condition, they can be relatively safe and effective. read more