Drug Information-The Following Drugs have been given the BLACK BOX label. (Highest warning available by the FDA)

Drug Information


Drug information: Some of the following drugs are used for ADD and ADHD.

The Following Drugs have been given the BLACK BOX label. (Highest warning available by the FDA)

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There two important points to take note in all of these documents provided by the FDA.

They all have the warning that they can cause sudden death (Black Box Warning). Although they go on to mention that this is in children that have a preexisting heart condition", default"http://www.adobe.com/go/EN_US-H-GET-READER">Adobe® Acrobat Reader to view.
There two important points to take note in all of these documents provided by the FDA.

They all have the warning that they can cause sudden death (Black Box Warning). Although they go on to mention that this is in children that have a preexisting heart condition, it is also important to remember that these are Central Nervous System Stimulants. Stimulants have been widely known to 'cause' cardiac trouble.
These drugs have side effects that can not only mimic the adhd behaviors that they are meant to treat but cans aggravate and cause NEW psychiatric symptoms and behaviors such as bipolar illness and aggressive/hostile behaviors.
Ritalin FDA Medication Guide Adderall FDA Medication Guide Dexedrine FDA Medication Guide Concerta FDA Medication Guide Vyvanse FDA Medication Guide Daytrana FDA Medication Guide Desoxyn FDA Medication Guide Focalin FDA Medication Guide Metadate FDA Medication Guide Methylin FDA Medication Guide

Amphetamine/amphetamine type

Ritalin: depression, chronic abuse can lead to tolerance and psychic dependency with varying degrees of abnormal behavior. Frank psychotic episodes can occur. Patients with agitation may react adversely. CBC and platelet count (lab work) are advised. Long-term affects have not been established.

Cardiac side effects: necrotizing vasculitis, thrombocytopenia purpura, blood pressure and pulse changes, rapid heart beat, cardiac arrhythmia, angina.

Adderall: Amphetamine with high potential for abuse, controlled substance, may lead to drug dependence, may exacerbate behavior disturbances and thought disorders, and psychotic episodes.

Cardiac side effects: palpitations, rapid heartbeat, hypertension, cardiomyopathy with chronic use of amphetamines.

Dexedrine: Amphetamine with high potential for abuse, controlled substance, may lead to drug dependence, psychotic episodes.

Cardiac side effects: palpitations, rapid heartbeat, hypertension, cardiomyopathy with chronic amphetamine use.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)

Prozac: Anxiety, restlessness, mania/hypomania, seizures, suicide, impaired judgment, agitation, amnesia, confusion, emotional lability, apathy, depersonalization, hallucinations, hostility, paranoid reaction, personality disorder, delusions.

Cardiac side effects: hemorrhage, hypertension, angina, arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, heart attack, rapid heart beat, atrial fibrillation, cerebral embolism, heart block.

Zoloft: Mania/hypomania, suicide, agitation, anxiety, emotional lability, apathy, paranoid reactions, hallucinations, aggressive reactions, delusions, illusion.

Cardiac side effects: heart palpitations, chest pain, hypertension, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, syncope, fluid retention, heart attack.

Paxil: Mania/hypomania, impaired judgment, agitation, depression, anxiety, drugged feeling, depersonalization, amnesia, emotional lability, abnormal thinking, hallucinations, lack of emotion, hostility, manic reaction, neurosis, paranoid reaction, antisocial reaction, delirium, delusions, drug dependence, stupor.

Cardiac side effects: hypertension, rapid heartbeat, syncope; EKG abnormalities, angina, heart attack.

Luvox: mania, apathy, amnesia, delusions, depersonalization, drug dependence, emotional lability, hostility, paranoid reaction, and phobia.

Cardiac side effects: hypertension, rapid heartbeat, syncope, angina, heart failure, and heart attack.

Other Drugs

Catapres: Adult high blood pressure drug: delirium, mental depression, visual and auditory hallucinations, restlessness, anxiety, agitation, irritability, other behavioral changes, drowsiness.

Cardiac side-effects: congestive heart failure, cerebrovascular accident (stroke), EKG abnormalities, arrhythmias, chest pain, syncope, high blood pressure, rapid heartbeat and palpitations.

Wellbutrin: Agitation, anxiety, restlessness, delusions, hallucinations, psychotic episodes, confusion, paranoia, mania, seizures, hostility, depression, depersonalization, mood instability, thought disorder, suicidal ideation.

Cardiac side effects: edema, chest pain, EKG abnormalities, shortness of breath, heart attack.

Norpramine: Psychiatric disturbances, seizures, anxiety, hallucinations, restlessness, agitation, nightmares, insomnia, confusion, tremors.

Cardiac side effects: Sudden death in children, heart attack, heart block, stroke, arrhythmias, rapid heart rate.

Basic Drug Information

Information about Medications Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
Adderall
Information about Adderall: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Adderall.htm

Atomoxetine
Generic name: Atomoxetine, Other brand names: Strattera, What side effects can Strattera cause. Don’t take atomoxetine if you are taking (MAO) inhibitors.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Adderall.htm

Catapres
Information about Catapres: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Catapres.htm

Celexa
Information about Celexa: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Celexa.htm

Clonidine
Information about Clonidine: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Clonidine.htm

Concerta
Information about Concerta: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Concerta.htm

Cylert
Information about Cylert: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Cylert.htm

Desipramine
Information about Desipramine: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Desipramine.htm

Dexedrine
Information about Dexedrine: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Dexedrine.htm

Effexor
Information about Effexor: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Effexor.htm

Fluvoxamine
Information about Fluvoxamine: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Fluvoxamine.htm

Focalin
Information about Focalin: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Focalin.htm

Lexapro
Information about Lexapro: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Lexapro.htm

Luvox
Information about Luvox: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Luvox.htm

Metadate CD
Information about Metadate CD: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Metadate-CD.htm

Metadate ER
Information about Metadate ER: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Metadate-ER.htm

Paxil
Information about Paxil: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Paxil.htm

Prozac
Information about Prozac: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Prozac.htm

Remeron
Information about Remeron: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Remeron.htm

Ritalin
Information about Ritalin: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Ritalin.htm

Ritalin LA
Information about Ritalin LA: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Ritalin-LA.htm

Ritalin SR
Information about Ritalin SR: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Ritalin-SR.htm

Strattera
No one really knows the long-term side-effects of Strattera. Is Strattera actually linked to heart failure and suicide?
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Strattera.htm

Tenex
Information about Tenex: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Tenex.htm

Trileptal
Information about Trileptal: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Trileptal.htm

Wellbutrin
Information about Wellbutrin: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Wellbutrin.htm

Wellbutrin SR
Information about Wellbutrin SR: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Wellbutrin-SR.htm

Wellbutrin XL
Information about Wellbutrin XL: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Wellbutrin-XL.htm

Zoloft
Information about Zoloft: Includes the warnings, side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
www.RitalinDeath.com/Drugs/Drugs/Zoloft.htm