Some Young Users of ADHD Drugs Risk Psychotic Side Effects

Some Young Users of ADHD Drugs Risk Psychotic Side Effects
Some Young Users of ADHD Drugs Risk Psychotic Side Effects

Young users of ADHD drugs who have a parent with a history of mental illness have a greater risk of psychotic side effects, according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics. Nearly 2/3 of the 141 study subjects prescribed stimulant medications had a psychotic side effect. These side effects included hallucinations, delusions, hearing voices, and/or perceptual disturbances. Of those who had not taken a stimulant drug, only 1/4 were affected. Via HealthDay.com. Posted December 31, 2015.
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