Gauging risks of drugs for ADHD

...ba href=/bipolar disorder/a/b or a depressive disorder and it looks like ADHD and they get put on stimulant medication, that group already has a higher risk of suicidal activity," Goodman said.

Shire did not comment on the decision.

Strattera-maker Lilly expressed regret for the deaths, but insisted its drug was safe.

"The goal in labeling should be to inform patients, but should not be to scare patients and families in ways that end up denying people care," said A.J.

Allen, Lilly's medical director for Strattera.

Contact staff writer Thomas Ginsberg at 215-854-4177 or tginsberg@phillynews.com.

Inquirer staff writer Dawn Fallik contributed to this article, which also includes information from the Associated Press.

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