Hyperactivity Information Thread, Stimulant treatment for ADHD not associated with increased risk of cardiac events in youth in H; (Elsevier) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects 5-9% of youth and is frequently treated with stimulant medications, such as methylphenidate and amphetamine ...
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February 8th, 2012, 9:49 PM
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Stimulant treatment for ADHD not associated with increased risk of cardiac events in youth
(Elsevier) 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. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
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