FDA Updating ADHD Drug Labels to Include Risks of Overuse and Abuse
The FDA is adding addiction and overdose warnings to prescription stimulants, often used to treat ADHD, in order to prevent misuse and sharing with those not prescribed to take the…
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Widespread Misuse of ADHD Drugs Found Among U.S. School Students: Study
A new study finds students at schools with high rates of ADHD drug prescriptions are more likely to misuse those drugs.
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Some ADHD Drugs May Significantly Increase The Risk Of Psychosis: Study
Some ADHD medications may significantly increase the risk of psychosis for first time users, according to the findings of a new study.
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ADHD Drugs May Not Help Kids Get Better Grades: Study
The findings of a new report indicate that ADHD drugs may not be as effective as behavioral therapy at improving grades and homework completion.
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ADHD Drug Side Effects May Lower Bone Density: Study
The findings of a new study indicate that children who take ADHD drugs like Adderall and Ritalin face a higher risk of bone fractures.
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Prescription Drug Misuse Among Teens Leads To Riskier Sexual Behavior: Study
A new study finds that teens who abuse prescription drugs are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior than those who do not.
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Rhabdomyolysis Warning Added to Adderall, Other ADHD Drugs
Drugs used to treat ADHD may cause muscle injury and kidney damage, according to new warning label requirements by the FDA.
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FDA Warns Doctors of Counterfeit Drug Distributors
The FDA has launched a new initiative to educate doctors on the risks of counterfeit drugs and how to protect their patients from them.
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ADHD Drugs May Increase Risk of Teen Weight Gain: Study
A new study finds that the use of ADHD drugs may be tied to increased weight in teen years.
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Lawsuits Show Pattern of Drug Companies Hiding Side Effects: Report
Court records increasingly show that drug companies are waiting until they have maximized profits to reveal that their drugs are linked to dangerous side effects, according to a new report.
