Federal drug regulators have ordered that strong warnings be placed on the labels of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs like Concerta, Strattera, and Ritalin. The labels caution against the drugs' use in people with heart problems because there have been reports of children with heart defects dying while taking the medicines. The new labeling also warns that some children who take ADHD drugs may experience hallucinations.
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