ADHD drugs sent 2,500 to hospital *25 deaths*

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Twenty-five deaths linked to ADHD drugs, 19 involving children, were

reported to the Food and Drug Administration from 1999 through 2003.

Fifty-four other cases of serious heart problems, including heart attacks

and strokes, were also reported. Some of the patients had prior heart

problems.

 

In February, an advisory committee to the FDA narrowly recommended that ADHD

drugs -- such as Adderall and Adderall XR, which are made by Shire Plc ;

Strattera by Eli Lilly and Co. ; and Ritalin and Focalin by Novartis AG --

include a ``black box " warning about the heart risks .

>>>>>But in March, a different panel of advisers concluded that such a

strong warning was not necessary and might dissuade doctors and patients

from prescribing or using the drugs. FDA spokeswoman Kimberly Rawlings said

she could not say when the FDA would make a decision on the warning.<<<<<

(Profits before children AGAIN!!)

 

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2006/05/25/adhd_drugs_sent_2500_to_ho\

spital/

 

 

Donna