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The Ritalin class-action lawsuits were a series of federal lawsuits in 2000, filed in five separate US states. [1] All five lawsuits were dismissed by the end of 2002. The lawsuits alleged that the makers of methylphenidate (brand name Ritalin) and the American Psychiatric Association had conspired to invent and promote the disorder ADHD to create a highly profitable market for the drug.
Doctors may prescribe non-stimulants including atomoxetine when a person has bothersome side effects from stimulants; when a stimulant was not effective; in combination with a stimulant to increase effectiveness; [31] [32] when the cost of stimulants is prohibitive; or when there is concern about the abuse potential of stimulants in a patient ...
A 2015 study examined the long-term effects of stimulant medication for ADHD, and reported that stimulants are a highly effective treatment for ADHD in the short term when used properly. [89] The findings for long term effects were limited. However, this study concluded that stimulant medication is a safe and effective treatment for ADHD.
A systematic review of cardiovascular effects of prescription stimulants found no association in children, but found a correlation between prescription stimulant use and ischemic heart attacks. [17] A review over a four-year period found that there were few negative effects of stimulant treatment, but stressed the need for longer-term studies. [18]
Because some adverse effects may only emerge during chronic use of methylphenidate, a constant watch for adverse effects is recommended. [97] A 2018 Cochrane review found that methylphenidate might be associated with serious side effects such as heart problems, psychosis, and death. The certainty of the evidence was stated as very low.
Side effects of pemoline include insomnia, decreased appetite, abdominal pain, irritability, and headaches. [1] [2] It has minimal cardiovascular or sympathomimetic side effects. [1] [2] Pemoline is described as a lower-efficacy/milder stimulant than classical stimulants like amphetamines and methylphenidate and is said to have fewer side ...
Amphetamines are a class of psychoactive drugs that are stimulants.Paradoxical drowsiness can sometimes occur in adults. [1] Research from the 1980s popularized the belief that ADHD stimulants such as amphetamine have a calming effect in individuals with ADHD, but opposite effects in the general population. [2]
Common side effects include nausea, dry mouth, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting (3-6% of people), and sexual dysfunction. [15] [11] Serious side effects may include suicide in those under the age of 25, serotonin syndrome, bleeding, mania, and SIADH. [15] A withdrawal syndrome may occur if the medication is abruptly stopped or the dose is ...