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Hallucinations

Hallucinations a rare side effect of ADHD meds

January 26, 2009
A review of 49 clinical trials has found that some children do experience a hallucination while on ADHD drugs, but experts say the side effect is rare. Researchers reporting in the journal Pediatrics found that between one and two children in every 100 kids taking an ADHD medication experience a hallucinatory episode during the course of one year. The hallucinations are usually visual or tactile--such as the feeling of bugs, worms, or snakes on the skin. Experts say that parents should be aware ... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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What Are the Causes of Hallucinations?
By Paul Ballas , Health Expert

.........complicated. It gives me the opportunity to discuss hallucinations from several... Read more »

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Understanding Hallucinations
By Paul Ballas , Health Expert

...hallucination, usually the visual type. Most times these hallucinations are not due to... Read more »

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Types of Hallucinations Experienced by People with Alzheimer's
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

...percent of people with Alzheimer's disease experience hallucinations.  This feature of the... Read more »

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Hallucinations and Alzheimer’s Disease
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

...... occur in the middle/moderate stage of the disease. Hallucinations can affect any of the... Read more »

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Hallucinations, Technology & Treatment
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

......in combination. The more we understand about how hallucinations are formulated, the greater... Read more »

Health Guide

Hallucinations
...Alternative Names Sensory hallucinations Read more »
Hallucinations
......other words, seeing or hearing things that aren't there. Alternative Names Sensory hallucinations Considerations Common hallucinations include: ... Read more »
Hallucinations
......reality, a prompt medical evaluation should be sought, since many medical conditions that can cause hallucinations may quickly become emergencies. A person who is hallucinating may become... Read more »
Behavorial Problems
...Use night lights in the bedroom, hall, and bathroom if the darkness is frightening or disorienting. Hallucinations and DelusionsAs the disease progresses, a person with AD may experience... Read more »
Sundowning Syndrome in the Elderly
...defined, as a caregiver, all unusual behaviors should be checked out with your doctor.Symptoms Visual HallucinationsAccording to Dr. Sullivan the primary symptom that she has observed besides... Read more »

Medications

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...better concentration, and reduced episodes of hallucinations. How To Use Take as... Read more »

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...severe dizziness, fast/irregular heartbeat, fainting, hallucinations, seizures. Missed Dose If... Read more »

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...overdose may include: seizures, severe confusion, hallucinations, rapid heart rate, and loss of... Read more »

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...mental/mood changes (e.g., worsening anxiety, confusion, hallucinations) shaking (tremor) ... Read more »

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...Symptoms of overdose may include: severe dizziness, hallucinations, fast/irregular heartbeat,... Read more »

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