Drug‐drug interaction concerns raised: ADHD a focus

Key Points

• The aim is to assess the prevalence of drug-drug interactions in youth undergoing treatment with psychotropic medications.
• Analyzed data from a two-decade period ending in 2020.
• Evaluated exposure to contraindicated or major drug-drug interactions in youth.
• Focused on medication safety and effectiveness.
• One in four youth experienced potential contraindicated drug-drug interactions.
• The findings indicate a significant risk associated with psychotropic medications in adolescents.