Study: Most ADHD medications aren ' t associated with risk of irritability

Irritability is common across psychiatric diagnoses, but is especially common in children with ADHD. Some common ADHD medications are purported to increase irritability, leading doctors and families to avoid them, even though medication is a highly effective treatment. However, a Yale study found that only amphetamine-derived medications were associated with an increase in irritability. Methylphenidates were not.
Source: Yale Science and Health News - Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news