Asthma and ADHD

A few drug warnings to pass along .. and no, asthma and adhd are not related - they just hit the warning list together ..

First up .. a new alert for XOLAIR- an injected asthma drug.

The FDA told the manufacturer to add the strongest warning possible to the meds label. The reason: the potential for anaphylaxis - a sudden, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can include trouble breathing, tightness in the chest, dizziness, fainting, itching and hives and swelling of the mouth and throat.

The bottom line, after giving an injection, doctors are being urged to keep patients in the office for up to 2 hours to make sure they're not reacting adversely.

The second warning is for all ADHD drugs including Ritalin, Adderall and Strattera. U.S. health officials are telling manufacturers to develop patient medication guides warning of possible cardiovascular and psychiatric risks. You'll recall Strattera was linked to suicidal thoughts in some children.