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Seniors With ADHD Face Higher Car Crash Risk

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 4, 2023 – While studies of ADHD and driving usually target teens, a new one focused on seniors found they have a significantly higher risk of car crashes. Older adults with...

FDA Medwatch Alert: FDA Updating Warnings to Improve Safe Use of Prescription Stimulants Used to Treat ADHD and Other Conditions

What safety concern is FDA announcing? To address continuing concerns of misuse, abuse, addiction, and overdose of prescription stimulants, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring...

FDA Medwatch Alert: Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine sulfate)

[Posted 08/21/2006] The FDA and GlaxoSmithKline notified healthcare professionals of changes to the BOXED WARNING, WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS sections of the prescribing information for Dexedrine...

FDA Medwatch Alert: Stimulant Medications used in Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - Communication about an Ongoing Safety Review

Products involved include: Focalin, Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate HCl ); Dexedrine, Dexedrine Spansules, Dextroamphetamine ER, Dextrostat (dextroamphetamine sulfate); Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine...

FDA Medwatch Alert: Dextroamphetamine Sulfate 5mg Tablets

[Posted 10/16/2008] Ethex Corp and FDA notified healthcare professionals of a voluntary recall of three lots of Dextroamphetamine Sulfate 5mg tablets. The product was recalled due to the potential...

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