Tag Archives: Concerta

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.

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.

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

December 21, 2017 By: Irvin Jackson

ADHD Drugs May Not Help Kids Get Better Grades: Study

September 28, 2016 By: Martha Garcia

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

June 03, 2016 By: Martha Garcia

Rhabdomyolysis Warning Added to Adderall, Other ADHD Drugs

May 14, 2015 By: Irvin Jackson

More ADHD Children Being Treated With Drugs Than With Therapy: CDC Report

April 07, 2015 By: Irvin Jackson

ADHD Drugs May Double Risk Of Youth Heart Problems: Study

July 02, 2014 By: Irvin Jackson