Ritalin Side Effects May Lead To Sudden Death Lawsuits
Ritalin Side Effects Injury Lawsuits. The FDA's Pediatric Advisory Committee is examining the safety of Ritalin (Generic: Methylphenidate which contains the active ingredient methylphenidate. Reported psychiatric side effects of the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder drug include suicidal thoughts, aggression, psychotic … [Read more...] about Ritalin Side Effects May Lead To Sudden Death Lawsuits
Boy Hospitalized after Receiving Wrong Asthma Medication at School
A 5-year-old boy with numerous allergies was given the wrong asthma medication at his school; he was rushed to the hospital. The child is allergic to a long list of things, including pineapples, eggs and chocolate. He takes many different medications for his allergies and also controls his asthma with an inhaler. Fox 5 News … [Read more...] about Boy Hospitalized after Receiving Wrong Asthma Medication at School
FDA Says Some Generic ADHD Medications May Not be as Effective
The U,S, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has raised questions about the effectiveness of two generic medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The agency said in November that generic versions of Concerta, the long-acting version of Ritalin, may not be “therapeutically equivalent” to the brand name … [Read more...] about FDA Says Some Generic ADHD Medications May Not be as Effective
ADHD Stimulant Drugs Tied to Heart Symptoms
ADHD Stimulant Drugs May Cause Heart Problems. Adderall, Ritalin and other stimulants used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) could be responsible for sending hundreds of people to the emergency room each year with heart related symptoms, a new study says. This latest study of ADHD drugs was the first to look … [Read more...] about ADHD Stimulant Drugs Tied to Heart Symptoms
Ritalin Stunts Growth of ADHD Children
Ritalin therapy for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) suppresses the growth of children. Those are the conclusions of a new study conducted by the Child Development Center of the University of California, Irvine which found that children who had taken Ritalin for three years were, on average, one inch shorter and 4.4 … [Read more...] about Ritalin Stunts Growth of ADHD Children
ADHD drugmakers must tell of risks
Officials Told the ADHD Drugmakers To Come Up With New Pamphlets About Risk Of The Drug. Federal officials told the makers of Ritalin, Adderall, Strattera and all other drugs for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, on Wednesday to come up with new pamphlets to explain the potential risks of the drugs to … [Read more...] about ADHD drugmakers must tell of risks
Government wants further ADHD drug warnings
Makers Of ADHD Drug Were Advised By The Government To Give Patients Additional Warning. The makers of Ritalin, Adderall, Strattera and other drugs treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder were advised by the government Wednesday to give patients and their parents an additional warning that those medicines could … [Read more...] about Government wants further ADHD drug warnings
FDA Black Box Warning for Ritalin and Other ADHD Drugs
ADHD Drugs Black Box Warning. In what many experts are viewing as an unusual turn of events, an FDA advisory panel has voted to recommend that the agency order the inclusion of the most serious “black box” warning on all stimulant ADHD medications due to evidence of a potential risk of heart attacks, strokes, and sudden death. The … [Read more...] about FDA Black Box Warning for Ritalin and Other ADHD Drugs
FDA Recommends ‘Black Box’ Warning for Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta, and Other ADHD Drugs
FDA Calls For A Black Box Warning For All ADHD Drugs. In what many experts are viewing as an unusual turn of events, an FDA advisory panel has voted to recommend that the agency order the inclusion of the most serious “black box” warning on all stimulant ADHD medications due to evidence of a potential risk of heart attacks, strokes, … [Read more...] about FDA Recommends ‘Black Box’ Warning for Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta, and Other ADHD Drugs
