Heart risks of ADHD medications a worry to some

An article in The New York Times on patients frantically calling their doctors after a government advisory panel's recommendation that ADHD drugs carry a prominent warning about heart risks quotes James Waxmonsky, assistant professor of psychiatry, who said "Ideally, doctors should be screening patients for these things up front, before prescribing the drugs.... Overall, I think some type of warning is a good idea, and it does lead to more in-depth discussions between doctors and families. However, it would be helpful to know what the exact risk is so we could provide patients with some meaningful numbers instead of just theoretical concerns." The article also quotes William Pelham, professor of psychology, who said "As it is, most parents don't even hear about the alternatives to medication." Go to article.