The list of medications for ADHD/attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity is a long one with new options being added on a regular basis. Fifteen years ago the list of medications for ADHD was a short one, with Ritalin being the shining star. Ritalin is what is known in the medical community as a short term stimulant prescription medication for ADHD. Some suggest that Ritalin was rushed to the market. They point to the fact that it was not unanimously approved for safety by the FDA, but none

Treatment-related hallucinations and other psychotic symptoms are not uncommon among children taking ADHD drugs, according to a report from the FDA.

Treatment-related hallucinations and other psychotic symptoms are not uncommon among children taking ADHD drugs, according to a report from the FDA.

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You may be shocked to know that the FDA (The Food and Drug Administration) had to issue a warning to doctors and pediatricians across the nation about psychostimulant drugs used in ADHD medication. They have warned of possible heart complications and even a risk of severe psychiatric symptoms which may develop in children who have been prescribed with these drugs. One of the drugs Strattera has been associated with suicidal thoughts in some children and adolescents. I could only shake my head i