A team of researchers has found that certain medications prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could induce psychosis among adolescents. The study evaluated common drug treatments like amphetamines and methylphenidates.
Patients with a history of ADHD may have an increased risk of developing a neurodegenerative disease, researchers say.
The findings, published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, may lead to a broader treatment for both conditions.
The number of children diagnosed with ADHD has reached more than 10 percent, a significant increase during the past 20 years.
A new study reviews existing research on the link between psychotic symptoms and methylphenidate.
"This study supports prior research that children with ADHD have brain networks regulating attention that work with reduced efficiency."
Methylphenidate drugs safest and most effective while adults do better on amphetamines.
A UB study provides a new look into the beneficiary effects of stimulants.
Findings could help improve treatments and reduce ADHD side effects.
The research study included data on nearly 30,000 children from seven European countries.