Healthy Skepticism Library item: 6291

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Publication type: news

Franklin M.
ADHD drug risk for kids
The Australian Newswpaper 2006 Oct 18
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20600844-23289,00.html

Full text:

MAKERS of drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have been ordered to strengthen risk warnings after some child users suffered heart problems and depression.

The Senate has heard that the Therapeutic Goods Administration received more than 200 complaints about medications including Ritalin, Strattera and dexamphetamine.

The TGA responded by asking manufacturers to include more information with medications and in information s