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Research Notes on ADHD Drugs Linked to Sudden Death
New research reveals that stimulants commonly prescribed for children with ADHD may increase the risk of sudden unexplained death. Amphetamines, which are among the highest prescribed medications for children, raise blood pressure and increase the heart rate. As with all medications, the risks versus benefits should be weighed before starting any treatment.1
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- Contact your doctor prior to starting, or stopping, any drug treatments.2
- Data on stimulant use from over 560 children was analyzed for this study.2
- It is believed that more than 2.5 million adolescents are on stimulants to control their ADHD.2
- This study appears in The American Journal of Psychiatry.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ CBS News: ADHD Meds May Hike Kids' Heart Risks (June 15, 2009)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 WebMD: ADHD Drugs: Sudden Death Risk Higher? (June 15, 2009)
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