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Children's Drug Can Cause Liver Damage

By Celia Hall, Medical Editor

February 4, 2005

The parents of hyperactive children who take a drug to control their condition were warned yesterday of a possible risk of serious liver damage.

The drug, Straterra or atomoxetine, was launched in 2002 and became available last summer in Britain for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD.

In America about two million children and adults have used it while in Britain it has been used by about 10,000 patients to date.

Trials of the drug, made by Eli Lilly, found no indication of liver problems in 6,000 patients who took part in the research.

But yesterday the Medicine and Healthcare Regulatory Agency issued new advice following a review of the drug by the Committee of Safety on Medicines (CSM).

They said they believed the risk of liver poisoning was one in 50,000.

The American Food and Drug Federation issued a similar warning in December.

Prof Gordon Duff, chairman of the CSM, said: "Parents should not be dissuaded from having their children treated with this medicine, but it is right they should be aware of possible, but rare, side effects."

"Parents who are concerned should discuss the subject with their doctor. They should not stop treatment with the drug before doing so."

Prof Duff added: "We have advised doctors that if they suspect liver problems are occurring, treatment should be stopped and an alternative treatment initiated."

More research will be carried out to find out what is causing the problem, which may also help to identify patients at most risk.

Itchy skin, dark urine, abdominal tenderness, jaundice and unexplained "flu-like" symptoms can all be a sign of liver problems. In Britain 67 adverse reactions to the drug have been reported by GPs, including three reports of liver problems.

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