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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The most recent studies have found that adhd meds don't raise the risk of heart conditions in kids. The data show no increase in the risk of sudden cardiac death.[/quote]
You know you're dreaming.[/quote]

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052970204336104577094624185636102[/quote]
Article?[/quote]

Yes the article cites 2 studies and if you really want to you can google them.  I have discussed the results of these studies with my pediatrician, psychiatrist,  doctors at NIH and a cardiologist and they were unanimous in agreeing that as best we know at this time,  based on these studies, these medications don't elevate the risk in otherwise healthy children of sudden cardiac events.  Even for kids with known heart conditions the benefit may outweigh the risk.  The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend routine ekgs before prescribing these meds and the American Heart Association has only said it would be "reasonable" to do so and that was in 2007 before these 2 studies came out.

As a parent I have to weigh this against the data that shows the significant increase in car accidents for adhd drivers and my own observations of my unmedicated 10 year old biking across intersections without looking both ways.  I am far more concerned about the anxiety and depression he feels when his life spirals out of control than some unproven and miniscule risk of a heart attack.  But then I vaccinated my kids for the same reasons,  despite the known and well established risks.  Did you?[/quote]

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