Widespread Prescribing of Stimulants With Other CNS Meds
Briefly

A large proportion of US adults who are prescribed Schedule II stimulants are simultaneously receiving other CNS agents including benzodiazepines, opioids, and antidepressants - a potentially dangerous practice.Investigators analyzed prescription drug claims for over 9.1 million US adults over a 1-year period and found that 276,223 (3%) had used a Schedule II stimulant, such as methylphenidate and amphetamines, during that time.
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