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ADHD and ADD Drugs and Sudden Death
http://www.market-day.net/article_29...dden-Death.php
ADHD and ADD Drugs and Sudden Death U.S. health officials said several drugs to treat attention deficithyperactivity disorder must include new warning information about the riskof heart problems and psychotic behavior. The drugs include GlaxoSmithKlinePlc's Dexedrine and Novartis AG's Ritalin, and must include a warning aboutthe possible risk of sudden death. The drugs are stimulants that can raise blood pressure and cause aggressionand mania. Doctors have expressed concern that new warnings could dampen use of themedicines, but critics say many of the prescriptions are unnecessary andthat the drugs are over used. |
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