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ADHD Drugs May Increase Cardiovascular Risk
March 21, 2006
The use of ADHD drugs is on the rise among adults. According to a recent study by Medco the number of children under the age of 10 using ADHD drugs has declined 5%. The number of adults between the ages of 20 to 44 taking ADHD drugs has risen 19%.
Medco said that in 2005 in the U.S., about 1.7 million adults, aged 20 to 64, and 3.3 million children took ADHD prescription drugs.
The potential cardiovascular issues associated with taking these drugs are often overlooked. Many ADHD drugs contain stimulants that are suspected of triggering potentially serious cardiovascular problems.
The FDA will consider adding stern warnings to ADHD drugs so that users are aware of the elevated cardiovascular risk.