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Use of Ritalin, Other Stimulants Can Raise Heart Risks for Older Adults
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 28, 2021
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ADHD medications are increasingly being prescribed to older adults, and they may cause a short-term spike in the risk of heart attack, stroke and arrhythmias, a large new study suggests.
Stimulant medications, such as Ritalin, Concerta and Adderall, are commonly used to ...
ADHD Meds May Alter Boys' Brains
- Maureen Salamon
- August 13, 2019
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One of the most popular and effective medications used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) appears to alter the brains of boys with the disorder, a new study shows.
While the researchers couldn't say for certain whether the changes were good or b...
Animal Study Suggests Ritalin Won't Harm the Heart
- Robert Preidt
- January 9, 2019
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Ritalin, a widely used stimulant drug to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), likely poses no risk of heart damage in children, new research in monkeys suggests.
The findings are "very reassuring," said the study's principal investigator, Dr. Steven...