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Eileen Bailey

posted 06/16/2009, comments (0)

FDA Recommends Continuing Medication Based on Limitations on New Study

ADHD medications are once again in the news this week. A study released this week indicated an association between stimulant medications and sudden death. Even so, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stated that children should not stop taking the medication. An article, "FDA Cites Limitations of ADHD Drug Study", [2009, June... Read more Chevron

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Deborah

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posted 06/09/2009, comments (0)

ADHD and Stimulants

At the end of my first year in college I did the usual exam week cramming. I don't test well (my brain completely freezes up), so I had opted to write term papers instead of take exams whenever possible. Because I was given to procrastination, the papers weren't even close to completion on the second to last night. On the advice of a dormmate, I... Read more Chevron

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Eileen Bailey

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posted 05/16/2009, comments (4)

Stimulant Medication Abuse

Stimulant medications can be very helpful in treating certain medical conditions. Besides ADHD, these medications may be prescribed to treat narcolepsy and, if other medications have not been effective, depression. In the past, stimulant medications were also used to treat asthma, respiratory disorders and abuse. However, since the potential for... Read more Chevron

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