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Drug Approval

In 2006, Daytrana was approved as the first skin patch medication for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Daytrana contains methylphenidate, the same drug used in Ritalin pills.

Drug Warning

All ADHD stimulant medications now carry warnings that patients with a history of structural heart problems, high blood pressure, or disturbances in heart rhythm (arrhythmia) should not use these drugs. These warnings appear on the prescribing labels of methylph...

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Expert & Community Posts

Frequently Asked Questions About ADHD Medications

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

The use of medication to treat symptoms of ADHD brings with it many questions and concerns from... Read more »

New Information on Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate

By Dr. Ballas , Health Expert

...projects were presented there for the first time. ADHD is so common, has such wide ranging... Read more »

American Heart Association Recommends Cardiac Screening for Children Taking Stimulants

By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert

...released a statement this week that children with ADHD should be screened for possible heart... Read more »

Considering ADHD meds? Have a Heart Check First

By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

...explicit: Before you give kids stimulant meds for ADHD, make sure their heart health is checked.... Read more »

Parenting Checklist: What to Do When Your Child is Diagnosed with ADHD

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

Whether you think your child might have ADHD, has recently been diagnosed with ADHD or you have... Read more »

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Health Guide

ADHD and Cardiovascular Risk

SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1Stimulant medication, often prescribed to help relieve the symptoms of ADHD, can sometimes cause elevated heart rates and blood pressure. Patients and their doctors are... Read more »

Fish Oil and Heart Disease

...osteoporosis, psoriasis, lupus, Crohn’s Disease, back pain, dry eyes, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and stress-related disorders. Omega-3s are also important for pregnant women and... Read more »

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Medications

Several medications are available to treat ADHD.Psychostimulants: Methylphenidate (Ritalin) and Similar DrugsPsychostimulants are the primary drugs used to treat ADHD. Although these drugs... Read more »

Desoxyn

...Desoxyn is an amphetamine and has a high potential for abuse. It has been approved for use in both ADHD and in weight loss for obesity. Prolonged use for obesity may cause dependence. Although the... Read more »

Strattera

...been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for children six years old to twelve years old. This medication has not been tested in... Read more »

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Medications

Strattera Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...atomoxetine for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may experience worsening of... Read more »

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Related News

Heart Tests for Kids With ADHD

April 28, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children with an undetected heart condition may be at risk of sudden cardiac death if they take stimulant medications. Now, new... Read summary »

Toxic Gas Protects Hearts

November 17, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It stinks and strikes fear in the hearts of those who work underground, but the toxic gas hydrogen sulfide may be a lifesaver... Read summary »

Simple Test Identifies Whos at High Risk After a Heart Attack

March 19, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) A two-in-one test may help save the lives of heart attack patients. New research from the University of Calgary, Canada shows two... Read summary »

ED Early Warning for Heart Attack?

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Heart Failure: A Growing Epidemic

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