Tag Archives: ADHD Drugs

Side Effects of Adderall, Vyvance May Cause Psychotic Episodes: Study

September 17, 2024 By: Michael Adams

High doses of the ADHD drugs could lead to a more than five times greater chance of users experiencing mania, psychosis or other psychotic breaks.

Study Finds 1-in-9 U.S. Children Diagnosed with ADHD

May 28, 2024 By: Martha Garcia

More than half of U.S. children diagnosed with ADHD are currently taking drugs like Ritalin and Adderall, CDC researchers found.

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

March 18, 2024 By: Martha Garcia

Researchers found a significantly increased risk of heart problems linked to ADHD drugs, but say the risks are not high enough to recommend avoiding use of the medications.

Study Finds Long-Term Use of ADHD Medications Increase Heart Disease Risks

November 30, 2023 By: Martha Garcia

Children and adults are being prescribed ADHD medications at increasing rates and for extended periods of time, which could result in greater long-term risks of heart disease side effects, according to new research.

Off-Label Doses of ADHD Drugs May Carry More Risks Than Benefits: Study

November 01, 2023 By: Martha Garcia

Patients given off-label doses of ADHD drugs like Ritalin and Adderall were more likely to quit using them due to adverse side effects, researchers found.

Study Warns About Increasing Reports of ADHD Medication Errors in Recent Years

October 02, 2023 By: Martha Garcia

ADHD medication errors often occurred when children were mistakenly given either the wrong drug, or were given the same ADHD dose twice by accident, researchers determined.

ADHD Drugs Help Motivate Users to Take a Test, But Fail To Improve Scores: Study

June 21, 2023 By: Martha Garcia

Participants given ADHD drugs like Adderall and Ritalin put much more effort into tests, but their test scores suffered as a result, instead of improving, the researchers found.

FDA Updating ADHD Drug Labels to Include Risks of Overuse and Abuse

May 16, 2023 By: Irvin Jackson

Officials say they are particularly concerned about the sharing and misuse of prescription stimulants, which can lead to serious health risks, overuse and abuse of ADHD drugs

Widespread Misuse of ADHD Drugs Found Among U.S. School Students: Study

April 26, 2023 By: Katherine McDaniel

In some schools with high rates of ADHD drug prescriptions, up to a quarter of students are misusing the drugs, the study warns.

Overdiagnosis For ADHD is a Frequent Problem Among Children With Mild Symptoms: Study

April 20, 2021 By: Luke Tollen