Though there is little evidence to establish that these drugs cause suicidal thoughts and behaviors, it's a distinct possibility they may contribute to the risk.
Family Centered Care Effective in ADHD Therapy
Children showing symptoms of ADHD show improvement in cognitive abilities, hyperactivity and social behaviors when their family was involved in treatment.
Children showing symptoms of ADHD show improvement in cognitive abilities, hyperactivity and social behaviors when their family was involved in treatment.
"New information has emerged since to suggest that the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors may apply to all other ADHD drugs," Health Canada officials said.
They also said that there is little evidence to establish that these drugs cause suicidal thoughts, but it is possible that they may contribute to the risk.
“It is also important to note that people with ADHD may already have a slightly increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviours,” officials added.
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Accident Prone Premature Death Found in ADHD
Danish researchers found that people with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are more than twice as likely to die prematurely.
Danish researchers found that people with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are more than twice as likely to die prematurely.
One in Five Adult Epilepsy Patients Have ADHD Symptoms
About one in five adult epilepsy patients reported attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, according to a study published online in Epilepsia.
About one in five adult epilepsy patients reported attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, according to a study published online in Epilepsia.
