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• Side Effects of Daytrana, Concerta, Similar ADHD Drugs May Increase Risk of Heart Problems: Study

  March 18, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links increased heart risks to commonly used ADHD drugs like Ritalin, Daytrana and Concerta, which could result in heart failure, blood clots and other health risks.

• ADHD Drug Use Increasing Among Young Women, Trend Carries Pregnancy Risks: CDC

  January 23, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A new CDC study warns that women of reproductive age are increasingly using ADHD drugs like Ritalin, Daytrana and Vyvanse, raising concerns about the unknown risks to unborn children.

• Daytrana, Concerta Side Effects May Increase Risk of Heart Defects With Pregnancy Use: Study

  December 21, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that some ADHD drugs may increase the risk of congenital malformations in newborns when taken by expecting mothers.

• ADHD Drug Side Effects May Cause Heart Rhythm Problems in Some Children: Study

  June 3, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that popular ADHD drugs like Ritalin, Daytrana and Concerta may increase the risk of heart rhythm problems in children.

• Chemical Leukoderma from Daytrana Skin Patch Causes Permanent Scarring

  July 2, 2015

  Austin Kirk

  The Daytrana patch has been linked to a skin condition known as chemical leukoderma, which can cause permanent loss of skin pigmentation in sime patches.

• Daytrana Patch Side Effects Linked to Reports of Skin Problems, Discoloration: FDA

  June 25, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is warning that the ADHD patch, Daytrana, has been linked to reports of skin color loss that are permanent.

• Rhabdomyolysis Warning Added to Adderall, Other ADHD Drugs

  May 14, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Drugs used to treat ADHD may cause muscle injury and kidney damage, according to new warning label requirements by the FDA.

• Drug Companies Manufactured ADHD “Epidemic”, According to Expert

  December 20, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  The doctor who first pushed for wider recognition of ADHD says drug companies have hijacked his efforts, leading to massive overdiagnosis and overmedication.

• Ritalin, Daytrana Side Effects Linked to Long-Lasting Erection Problems

  December 18, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA warns that some ADHD drugs, such as Ritalin and Daytrana, may cause a condition known as priapism, which involves potentially harmful, long-lasting erections.

• Propecia’s Risk of Persistent Sexual Problem Highlighted in ISMP Report

  January 31, 2013

  Austin Kirk

  A recent analysis of adverse event reports submitted to the FDA in connection with many popular medications has resulted in...