Tuesday, March 4, 2008

FDA Warnings on ADHD Medications

Feb. 21,07 – heart attacks, strokes, sudden death & psychiatric problems (hearing voices, manic behavior)

Mar. 23,06 – 1,000 reports of psychosis or mania

Feb.9,06 – “black box” warning issued for Ritalin, Adderall & Concerta – may cause heart attacks, strokes & sudden death

Sept. 29,05 – “black box” warning on Strattera “risk of suicidal thinking”

June 28, 05 – labeling to include side effects of: “visual hallucinations, suicidal ideation (ideas), psychotic behavior & aggression or violent behavior

Dec. 17, 04 – Straterra “severe liver damage may progress to liver failure resulting in death or need for a liver transplant”

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