CYLERT (pemoline) Withdrawn from US market by manufacturer March '05 -- Because of its association with life threatening hepatic failure, CYLERT should not ordinarily be considered as first line drug therapy for ADHD (see INDICATIONS AND USAGE). http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/pemoline.htm
Clonidine & Ritalin Serious adverse events have been reported in concomitant use with clonidine, although no causality for the combination has been established. The safety of using methylphenidate in combination with clonidine or other centrally acting alpha-2 agonists has not been systemically evaluated. http://www.pharma.us.novartis.com/product/pi/pdf/ritalin_ritalin-sr.pdf
Keppra® (Epilepsy) KEPPRA is indicated as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures in adults and children 4 years of age and older with epilepsy. http://www.ucb-group.com/Images/Oral21EPI_tcm81-9451.pdf
NORPRAMIN® (desipramine hydrochloride USP) There has been a report of an “acute collapse” and “sudden death” In an eight-year old (18 kg) male, treated for two years for hyperactivity. There have been additional reports of sudden death in children (See WARNINGS: Use in Children). http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/desipram.htm
National Institute of Mental Health A detailed booklet that describes mental disorders and the medications for treating them -- includes a comprehensive list of medications. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/medicate.cfm
Zyrtec® (Allergies) Zyrtec® (cetirizine HCl) is an antihistamine. It is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria. http://www.pfizer.com/pfizer/download/uspi_zyrtec.pdf