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

  May 28, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new CDC study finds a sharp increase in the number of children in the U.S. diagnosed with ADHD, resulting in increases in the use of drugs like Adderall and Ritalin.

• 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.

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

  November 1, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study indicate giving patients larger doses of ADHD drugs leads to few significant benefits and a higher risk of adverse side effects.

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

  October 2, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study warn that ADHD medication errors are increasing as the drugs are being prescribed to more and more American 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 Drugs May Not Help Kids Get Better Grades: Study

  September 28, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new report indicate that ADHD drugs may not be as effective as behavioral therapy at improving grades and homework completion.

• 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.

• 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.

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

  April 7, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new CDC study warns of ADHD drug overuse in children, and calls for more reliance on behavioral therapy.

• ADHD Drugs May Double Risk Of Youth Heart Problems: Study

  July 2, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  New researcher suggests that side effects of some ADHD drugs may double the risk of heart problems among children.