Popular ADHD Medicine Recalled After Wrong Pills Found In Bottles
An estimated 8.7 million adults in the U.S. have ADHD in 2024 according to a recent story from Forbes.
Not everyone with ADHD needs medicine, But medicine can help most people with ADHD stay focused longer, listen better, and fidget less.
One pharmaceutical company that produces ADHD medicine has issued a voluntary recall of its medicine after a potentially dangerous mixup was caught by a pharmacist.
What ADHD Medicine Is Being Recalled?
Azurity Pharmaceuticals has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of a specific lot of its ADHD and narcolepsy medication, Zenzedi, due to a serious packaging error.
The recall was initiated after a pharmacist in Nebraska discovered that a bottle labeled as containing 30-milligram Zenzedi tablets actually contained carbinoxamine maleate, an antihistamine with sedative properties, which is the opposite effect of the stimulant Zenzedi.
Check To See If Your Medicine Is Being Recalled
The affected lot is F230169A with an expiration date of June 2025. The mislabeled bottles contain white, round tablets marked "GL" on one side and "211" on the other, instead of the correct light yellow hexagonal tablets with "30" etched on one side.
The product was distributed nationwide, and the recall has been classified as a serious risk by the FDA because taking the wrong medication could lead to functional impairment and an increased risk of accidents or injury.
What Happens If You Accidentally Take The Wrong Medicine
If you accidentally take carbinoxamine instead of Zenzedi you may experience drowsiness, sleepiness, central nervous system depression, increased eye pressure, urinary obstruction, and thyroid disorder.
For those with ADHD or narcolepsy, the consequences could be even more severe, potentially leading to ongoing disability or death, especially if they operate heavy machinery or drive.
ADHD Medicine Shortage In The United States
This recall comes at the same time as the United States is already facing a shortage of ADHD medications, adding to the challenges faced by patients. My wife had to go almost a month without her medicine because it was out of stock.
Has Anyone Gotten Sick Or Died From The Medicine Mixup?
Azurity Pharmaceuticals has not reported any serious injuries related to the medication swap but urges consumers who have the recalled medication to return it to their pharmacy immediately.
Patients in possession of the recalled Zenzedi are advised to discontinue use and return the product to the place of purchase.
For additional safety information, patients can visit Azurity's website or contact their healthcare provider.
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