Watson Pharma launches generic of J&J's Concerta
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Monday it has started selling an authorized generic version of Johnson & Johnson's attention deficit hyperactivity disorder drug Concerta. Full story
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Monday it has started selling an authorized generic version of Johnson & Johnson's attention deficit hyperactivity disorder drug Concerta. Full story
Nationwide shortages of popular drugs used to treat ADD and ADHD are sending parents scrambling, with some combing multiple pharmacies for the Adderall and Ritalin that keep their kids calm. Full story
The chance that a teenager or young adult will receive a prescription for a controlled medication has nearly doubled in the last 15 years in the U.S., according to a new report. Full story
The FDA is urging parents to keep their children on attention deficit drugs like Ritalin and Adderall, despite new evidence that the stimulants can increase the risk of sudden death. Full story
May 20: Adderall and Ritalin, the stimulants prescribed for kids with ADHD, is now being used as a neuro-enhancer by normal students. WKYC-TV's Michael O'Mara reports.
A so-called “smart drug” popular with young people may carry more of an addiction risk than thought, a small government study suggests. Full story