Study Finds Long-Term Use of ADHD Medications Increase Heart Disease Risks
Research warns that both children and adults are being prescribed ADHD medications at increasing rates, which could result in long term heart disease risks.
Tag Archives: ADHD Drugs
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Off-Label Doses of ADHD Drugs May Carry More Risks Than Benefits: Study
The findings of a new study indicate giving patients larger doses of ADHD drugs leads to few significant benefits and a higher risk of adverse side effects.
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Study Warns About Increasing Reports of ADHD Medication Errors in Recent Years
The findings of a new study warn that ADHD medication errors are increasing as the drugs are being prescribed to more and more American children.
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ADHD Drugs Help Motivate Users to Take a Test, But Fail To Improve Scores: Study
ADHD drug side effects are linked to increased motivation but poorer performance on tests, according to the findings of a new study.
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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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Overdiagnosis For ADHD is a Frequent Problem Among Children With Mild Symptoms: Study
A new study finds that some children with mild cases of ADHD are being overdiagnosed, which could result in treatments which cause more harm than good.
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ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment Less Likely Among Black, Asian and Hispanic Children: Study
Children of color are less likely to be properly diagnosed with ADHD and receive necessary treatment compared to white children, according to the findings of a new study.
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ADHD Drug Overdoses On The Rise Among U.S Children: Study
Researchers warn they have seen a rise in youth drug overdoses in recent years involving ADHD drugs and other stimulants.
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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.
