Hallucinatory Side Effects of ADHD Drugs

Abstract

Clinical trial and postmarketing surveillance data for drugs used in treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder were analyzed to determine the frequency of hallucinations and other psychotic side effects, in a study at the US Food and Drug Administration, and Department of Health and Human Services, Maryland.

Keywords

• hallucinations
• psychotic side effects
• methylphenidate patch and atomoxetine