Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder-American Academy Of Pediatrics-Food And Drug Administration

Parent Concerns About ADHD, Stimulant Drugs and Cardiac Testing for Kids

For several years, health care providers have warned parents about pediatric heart problems associated with ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) drugs. Medical wisdom said children should be given cardiac testing prior to being placed on stimulant drugs like Ritalin or Adderall. A new survey published by the American Academy of Pediatrics now shows that doctors are ambivalent about the necessity of cardiovascular counseling and testing before prescribing ADHD medications. Here are facts for parents about ADHD, drug therapy and heart problems in children. read more..

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British Company Looking for FDA Approval of Pot Prescription Drug

A British pharmaceutical company has asked the Food and Drug Administration to approve the world’s first prescription drug developed from key ingredients of marijuana. GW Pharmaceuticals of Britain has developed a mouth spray called Sativex that contains marijuana’s two best known psychoactive ingredients, Delta-9 THC... read more..

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