Cable Forum - Suicide warning over ADHD drug

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4294578.stm

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Children on a medicine for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may be at increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour, experts caution.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is warning doctors to be on the look out for warning signs.

It received 11 reports of suicidal thoughts or behaviour among an estimated 15,000 users of Strattera in the UK last year - mainly children.

Experts urged parents not to be alarmed saying the drug benefited many.

For the majority of children on Strattera (atomoxetine), the drug's benefits outweigh any risk and they should continue on the treatment, they said.

Doctors and patients, together with parents and guardians, are being advised of this risk and should be made aware of any possible signs and symptoms as a precautionary measure.

Updated warnings will be put on the drug's patient information leaflet.

Still it will worry some parents. :(