2 citations,
January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Psychiatry/Indian journal of psychiatry” Methylphenidate can cause hair loss, which stops when the drug is discontinued.
July 2017 in “Clin-Alert” Different medications can cause serious side effects in some people.
July 2003 in “Pediatrics in review” In 2001, the FDA approved 12 new drugs for children to treat allergies, asthma, ADHD, birth control, and other conditions.
117 citations,
August 2008 in “Sociology of Health and Illness” The conclusion is that the increasing use of drugs for lifestyle reasons is a complex issue influenced by corporate profit, consumer behavior, and the medicalization of everyday life, with potential negative effects on personal well-being.
81 citations,
July 2012 in “Translational Psychiatry” Memantine may slightly improve memory in people with Down syndrome, but more research is needed.