Lannett Enters Into Distribution Agreement For Generic Adderall(R)
Company Expects to Commence Marketing the Product Near Term
PHILADELPHIA, March 11, 2019 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Lannett Company, Inc. (NYSE: LCI) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Elite Pharmaceuticals and... Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, Distribution Lannett Company, Elite Pharmaceuticals, SunGen Pharma, Adderall (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - March 11, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Nootropics, or ‘Smart Drugs,’ Are Gaining Popularity. But Should You Take Them?
The idea that a pill can supersize human intelligence is decidedly science fiction. But plenty of real-world researchers and drug-makers are working to develop nootropics: pills, supplements and other substances designed to improve various aspects of cognition.
A rough translation for the word “nootropic” comes from the Greek for “to bend or shape the mind.” And already, there are dozens of over-the-counter (OTC) products—many of which are sold widely online or in stores—that claim to boost creativity, memory, decision-making or other high-level brain functions. Some of the most popular ...
Source: TIME: Health - January 23, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Markham Heid Tags: Uncategorized Drugs Source Type: news
ADHD Meds No Help For Healthy Students' Grades
ADHD drugs like Adderall do not improve, and can actually impair, brain function in healthy students who take the drug hoping for an intelligence boost, a new study has found. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - July 26, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Illicit Use of ADHD Meds Won't Boost Grades: Study
THURSDAY, July 26, 2018 -- Many college students turn to ADHD medications during exam week, treating the prescription stimulants as " smart drugs " that will enhance their academic performance.
But a new study shows that drugs like Adderall do not... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 26, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
ADHD Medications Unlikely To Improve School Performance In Kids Without ADHD
BOSTON (CBS) — Many college students who don’t have ADHD illegally use ADHD medications, like Adderall and Ritalin, to try to boost their performance in school. But is that a smart way to go? Probably not, according to a new study from the University of Rhode Island and Brown University.
Researchers looked at 13 undergrads and found that Adderall did improve attention and focus but that did not result in better performance of tests. The drug also appeared to impair working memory.
This was a very small study so more research is needed, but in the meantime, students who don’t have ADHD should be discourage...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - July 23, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Healthwatch Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated Local Uncategorized ADHD Dr. Mallika Marshall Local TV Source Type: news
If you don't have ADHD, Adderall does NOT make you work better
A new study, led by Brown University, has found that prescription medications for ADHD such as Adderall do improve the cognition of students without the disorder and, in fact, impair working memory. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 23, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Unnecessary And Accidental Use Of ADHD Drugs Increases Over 60%, Study Suggests
(CNN) — Exposure to common medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has increased by more than 60% in US children and adolescents, according to a new study.
The study, published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, looked at all calls to US poison control centers for unintentional or intentional exposure to ADHD medications between 2000 and 2014 among children and adolescents. The researchers found that the number of calls increased from 7,018 in 2000 to 11,486 in 2014 — a 64% increase.
According to the study’s authors, “exposure” refers to the unnecessary ingestion, inh...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - May 21, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health ADHD Local TV Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Can you drink coffee while taking Adderall?
Adderall is a stimulant medication commonly used to treat ADHD. The caffeine in coffee can alter the side effects and efficacy of the drug. In this article, we look at the side effects of both caffeine and Adderall. We also consider whether or not it is safe to combine the two, and how doing so might affect the body. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 17, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: ADHD / ADD Source Type: news
Medical News Today: How are Dexedrine and Adderall different?
Dexedrine and Adderall are two medications that are commonly used to treat ADHD. Both drugs are similar, but there are some differences in how they are used. In this article, we examine the similarities and differences between these two medications, along with the risks, side effects, and warnings that go with them. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 21, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: ADHD / ADD Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking Adderall?
There are risks and dangers to drinking alcohol alongside Adderall, a drug commonly used to treat ADHD. Here, we look at why it might be dangerous to drink alcohol while taking Adderall, with or without a prescription. We also describe symptoms and side effects that can occur and when emergency treatment may be needed. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 19, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: ADHD / ADD Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Coping with an Adderall crash
Adderall is a stimulant medication that is used to treat ADHD or narcolepsy. When a person stops taking Adderall too quickly, they can experience withdrawal symptoms, such as sleep problems or depression. Here, we look at the causes and timeline of an Adderall crash and give tips and remedies for coping if it happens. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 13, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: ADHD / ADD Source Type: news
Experts Warn of Emerging ‘Stimulant Epidemic’
Abuse of stimulants like methamphetamine, cocaine and even prescription drugs like Adderall and Ritalin is surging across the country, fed by cheap, potent and plentiful supplies. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - April 3, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Discordant reporting of nonmedical amphetamine use among Adderall-using high school seniors in the US - Palamar JJ, Le A.
BACKGROUND: Amphetamine is the most prevalent prescription stimulant in the United States, both medically and nonmedically. Reliable data on nonmedical use is needed to continue to inform prevention. To determine whether adolescents accurately self-report ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 6, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Adderall Misuse May Be Hidden Part of Teen Amphetamine Abuse
That could lead to an undercount of the extent of the problem, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Teen Health (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - October 25, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Adderall Misuse May Be Hidden Part of Teen Amphetamine Abuse
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2017 -- American teens underestimate their use of amphetamines, likely because many don ' t know that the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drug Adderall is an amphetamine, a new study suggests.
High school and... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 25, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
