whether ADHD stimulants (methylphenidate, etc) increase heart risk in children and adolescents
September 2014
Parents will ask AGAIN about whether ADHD stimulants (methylphenidate, etc) increase heart risk in children and adolescents.
They're hearing about a new study suggesting that stimulants can double the risk of heart problems.
We're telling pharmacists and prescribers to help parents put this in perspective...the risk is actually very small, especially since kids are at low risk of heart problems to begin with.
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