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Warning). Although they go on to mention that this is in children that have a
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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, 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.
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
