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• Misuse of ADHD Drugs, Other Stimulants Sending More Adults to ER

  August 12, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  Among young adults, there have been a growing number of emergency room visits associated with misuse of stimulant drugs, such as Adderall and Ritalin.

• Daytrana Patch Problems Exceed Reports With All Other Drugs

  January 30, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  The attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatment patch, Daytrana, has received a surprising number of adverse event reports, outpacing...

• Counterfeit Adderall Pills Are Being Sold Over Internet, According to FDA

  May 30, 2012

  Staff Writers

  Fake Adderall pills are reportedly being sold on the internet, and they may contain the wrong ingredients, federal health officials...

• Childhood Anesthesia Use May Increase ADHD Risk: Study

  February 14, 2012

  Staff Writers

  A new study suggests that there could be a link between the use of anesthesia and the development of behavioral...

• Focalin Suicide Warning Needed, FDA Experts Say

  February 7, 2012

  Staff Writers

  A committee of health experts have recommended that the ADHD drug Focalin carry a warning about the potential increased risk...

• ADHD Drug Heart Risks Not Seen in Study

  November 3, 2011

  Staff Writers

  A federal study has found no link between attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs like Ritalin and heart problems among children...

• Study Finds No Risk of Death from Ritalin, Adderall, Other ADHD Drugs

  May 18, 2011

  Staff Writers

  The findings of a new study failed to find any correlation between the potential side effects of Ritalin, Adderall and...

• FDA Panel: Studies Needed For Food Dye Side Effects, But No Warnings

  April 4, 2011

  Staff Writers

  A panel of experts is recommending that the FDA urge that more studies be conducted on the potential side effects...