Safety Alerts for Human Medical Products > Methylphenidate ADHD Medications: Drug Safety Communication - Risk of Long-lasting Erections

Safety Alerts for Human Medical Products > Methylphenidate ADHD Medications: Drug Safety Communication - Risk of Long-lasting Erections

December 23, 2013

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Advisory

• December 17, 2013: Methylphenidate ADHD Medications: FDA is warning that methylphenidate products, one type of stimulant drug used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), may in rare instances cause prolonged and sometimes painful erections known as priapism. Based on a recent review of methylphenidate products, FDA updated drug labels and patient Medication Guides to include information about the rare but serious risk of priapism. If not treated right away, priapism can lead to permanent damage to the penis.