Content about ADHD

July 18, 2012

Teva Pharmaceuticals has introduced a generic drug for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, the company said.

June 25, 2012

FDA approves Actavis ADHD drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic drug for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder made by Actavis, the drug maker said Monday.

March 19, 2012

Women use mental health drugs at higher rate than men, study finds

Women take mental health drugs at a much higher rate than men, according to a new study by one of the country's largest pharmacy benefit managers.

February 7, 2012

FDA approves Vyvanse for adults with ADHD

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug made by Shire for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, the company said Tuesday.

January 4, 2012

FDA approves Actavis ADHD drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic version of a drug for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder made by Actavis, the drug maker said Wednesday.

December 15, 2011

DXM abuse down among high school seniors; overall Rx and Vicodin abuse up

Approximately 5.3% of high school seniors abused over-the-counter cough-cold medicines in the past month, according to the latest "Monitoring the Future" survey released Wednesday by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

October 17, 2011

ADHD can be diagnosed in children from age 4, physician group says

Children can be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as soon as 4 years old, according to new guidelines released Sunday by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

October 17, 2011

Watson seeks approval for generic ADHD treatment

Generic drug maker Watson Pharmaceuticals is seeking Food and Drug Administration approval for a generic treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, the company said.

February 28, 2011

Intuniv OKed as add-on therapy to treat ADHD

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new use for a Shire drug to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Shire said Monday.