Stimulant medication, often prescribed to help relieve the symptoms of ADHD, can sometimes cause elevated heart rates and blood pressure. Patients and their doctors are concerned about the possible risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and strokes. In 2006, an advisory committee for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended that “black box warnings” be placed on all stimulant medications. The black box warning should raise concern about the possible cardiovascular risks...
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Over the last few years, we've seen several studies about Migraine disease increasing the risk of cardiovascular events such as stroke and heart... Read more »
Over the last few years, we've seen several studies about Migraine disease increasing the risk of cardiovascular events such as stroke and heart... Read more »
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Baby boomers and seniors can take steps to reduce their chances of having a stroke, the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Strokes occur in... Read more »