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Monday, May 01, 2006

ADHD Drugs May Stunt Children's Growth

Researchers at Children's Hospital in Boston reviewed have found that drugs commonly taking by children to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may lead to a decrease in the child's growth and weight. They said boys and girls with ADHD should not discontinue use of the drugs and that it may be the appetite suppressing qualities of the drugs which may lead to the stunted growth. Read more from WBALChannel11.com.
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