Mass Torts, Mass Torts Update - Thursday, May 2, 2013 9:55 - 0 Comments

Adderall Use Carries With It Serious Risks

Adderall is being widely prescribed for children in the U.S. Parents should be made aware that there are a number of adverse reactions and side effects associated with Adderall, a popular treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder, and some of them are quite serious. It should be noted that heart attack has been identified as one of those risks. Even though the drug has the capacity to treat ADHD, it has been reported that Adderall can trigger bizarre behavior. The various side effects of Adderall also can include a warped sense of reality.

But since the drug has been implicated with other side effects such as heart problems and incidents of stroke, critics of Adderall have come down hard on the drug. They are also critical of doctors who prescribe Adderall too readily for children whose real need for the stimulant is suspect. Many parents, who are seeking improved marks and increased levels of concentration on the part of their children in the classroom, also have to share some of the blame.

The reality is that not enough people are articulating the risk for Adderall death from heart attack, stroke or behavior stemming from potential Adderall psychosis. Incidents of psychosis, as well as physiological health issues, have been cited in many of the Adderall lawsuits cases.

Source: lawyersandsettlements.com