Liver Alert On Hyperactivity Drug

A drug used to treat behaviour problems in children has been linked to liver damage, say experts. Strattera was licensed for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) last year. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has warned doctors to look out for signs of liver problems in children taking the drug. However, they stress that the chances of liver damage are very slim. The Committee on Safety of Medicines, which advises the MHRA, met at the end of January 2005 to review new evidence on the use of the drug, known technically as atomexetine. This evidence suggests that the drug may very rarely be associated with liver reactions.