"Ritaline and Adderall, along with other ADHD drugs, don't increase risk of heart disease!"

Laura Habel, research scientist at Kaiser Permanente, and lead author of a recent study, notes that "We don't see any evidence they're increasing risk," after analysts evaluated the experience of some 500,000 adults in a study published on December 12, 2011.  Habel's study reached the same conclusion as that of another one that analyzed the effects of ADHD medicines on 1.2 million adults and children.  It is important to note that although the medicines are exonerated with regard to heart risk,  concern still exists for the 2.7 million children who are prescribed these medicines for ADHD, with regard to other side effects, such as anxiety, and slow growth for children.  More than 1.5 million adults also take the medicines, which enhance focus and help to reduce impulsive behavior.  See The Washington Post (December 13, 2011): D1.   
Posted by Carol Rae Hansen PHD at 12/14/2011 11:57 AM
Categories: ADHD medicines
Tags: ADHD Ritalin Adderall heart disease risk
 

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