ADHD Stimulants and Heart Risk
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Stimulant treatment for ADHD not associated with increased risk of cardiac events in youth
eurekalert.org — “Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects 5-9% of youth and is frequently treated with stimulant medications, such as methylphenidate and amphetamine products. A recent safety communication from the US Food and Drug Administration advised that all patients undergoing ADHD treatment be monitored for changes in heart rate or blood pressure.” View full resource at eurekalert.org
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Stimulant Misuse in College Students With ADHD
goodtherapy.org — “A recent study of stimulant misuse in college students with conduct problems (CPs) and/or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) found that people with CP were at higher risk for substance dependency, and those with comorbid ADHD were at especially high risk.” View full resource at goodtherapy.org
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No Association Between Stimulant Treatment For ADHD And Increased Risk Of Cardiac Events In Youth
medicalnewstoday.com — “Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects 5-9% of youth and is frequently treated with stimulant medications, such as methylphenidate and amphetamine products. A recent safety commun” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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No Association Between Stimulant Treatment For ADHD And Increased Risk Of Cardiac Events In Youth http://t.co/xVLu8w1q #cardiovascular
ADHD drugs don’t raise risk for heart attacks or stroke: Study
news-medical.net — “Drugs known as stimulants, that are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder do not increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes or sudden death, U.S. researchers said on Monday. This study finding should reassure millions of parents whose children take the drugs.” View full resource at news-medical.net
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Stimulant treatment for ADHD not associated with increased risk of cardiac events in youth
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Cardiac Risk of Stimulants for Children With ADHD: | Psydir News
news.psydir.com — “New guidelines to assess cardiac risk before using stimulant medication in children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were published concurrently in 3 Canadian medical society journals in November. Publication of these guidelines coincided with an FDA announcement of a delay in a US epidemiological study of the potential cardiovascular risk.” View full resource at news.psydir.com
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Cardiac Risk of Stimulants for Children With ADHD: http://ow.ly/16kt4e
Should Children Get Heart Evaluations Before Taking Stimulant Medications for ADHD? - Health Advice (usnews.com)
usnews.com — “At the minimum, children should see their pediatrician.” View full resource at usnews.com
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Understanding the controversy regarding ADHD and heart evaluations in children. http://bit.ly/abQJFZ
ADHD Medication: Safe For Your Heart?
huffingtonpost.com — “Between 2001 and 2010, use of medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder increased more rapidly among adults than kids. With more than 1.5 million adults in the United States now on prescription drugs like Adderall and Ritalin, new research has shown that, in spite of safety concerns, the drugs do not appear to up the risk of serious cardiovascular issues.” View full resource at huffingtonpost.com
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Study: ADHD Drugs Likely Do Not Boost Heart Risk
webmd.com — “Medicines to treat ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) do not seem to substantially increase the risk of serious heart problems or stroke in children and young adults, according to a new study.” View full resource at webmd.com
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ADHD Drugs Safe for Adult Hearts - ABC News
abcnews.go.com — “Drigs primarily used for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) did not increase the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults.” View full resource at abcnews.go.com
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Communication about an Ongoing Safety Review of Stimulant Medications used in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
fda.gov — “Link to Drug@FDA added for current labeling information.” View full resource at fda.gov
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Stimulants used for ADHD may be associated with increase in sudden unexplained deaths in young: http://tinyurl.com/m2djga Am J of Psychiatry
Study: ADHD drugs do not raise children’s heart risks
health.heraldtribune.com — “Study: ADHD drugs do not raise children’s heart risks” View full resource at health.heraldtribune.com
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Study finds no heart risk with ADHD drugs (11/3/11)
mc.vanderbilt.edu — “Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications do not increase the risk for heart disease or heart attack in children and young adults, according to a Vanderbilt study of 1.2 million patients taking drugs including Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta and Strattera between 1998 and 2005.” View full resource at mc.vanderbilt.edu
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Do you know someone on meds for #ADHD? Study finds no heart risk with #ADHD drugs: http://t.co/FAe9tWPJ #childhealth #heart
ADHD medications do not increase risk of heart attack in children, young adults
news-medical.net — “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medications do not increase the risk for heart disease or heart attack in children and young adults, according to a Vanderbilt study of 1.2 million patients taking drugs including Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta and Strattera between 1998 and 2005.” View full resource at news-medical.net
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ADHD Drugs Don't Pose Risk for the Heart - - TIME Healthland
healthland.time.com — “In the second of a series of three government-commissioned studies on the risks of popular drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), researchers report that the medications do not lead to increased risks of sudden death or heart events in adults.” View full resource at healthland.time.com
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