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Antipsychotic Drugs: Dangerously Overused
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Antipsychotic drugs, also called neuroleptic drugs or major tranquilizers, are properly and successfully used to treat serious psychotic mental disorders, the most common of which is schizophrenia. In younger adults, an alarming number of those with schizophrenia who could and often have previously benefited from antipsychotic drugs are not receiving them. They are seen, among other places, on the streets and in homeless shelters. In older adults, the problem is not underuse but, rather, gross overuse by people who are not psychotic.
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Drug Mix-Ups
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(June 2011)
This article lists 355 drugs with names that are often confused with similar-sounding drug names. Find out what you can do to prevent getting the wrong drug. -
A Review of ADHD Drug Lisdexamfetamine (VYVANSE)
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(January 2010)
We list this amphetamine-like drug as DO NOT USE because it is more expensive than (and does not treat ADHD better than) older, safer alternatives (such as methylphenidate [RITALIN]). -
Liver Toxicity With New ADHD Drug Atomoxetine (STRATTERA)
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(February 2005)
On December 17, 2004 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new warning for atomoxetine (STRATTERA), a drug approved to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children, to include a bolded warning about the potential for severe liver toxicity.
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Petition to the FDA to remove the Attention Deficit drug pemoline (CYLERT) from the market because of liver toxicity (HRG Publication #1731)
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Petition to the FDA to remove the Attention Deficit drug pemoline (CYLERT) from the market because of liver toxicity (HRG Publication #1731)
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