ADHD Medication Zenzedi Recalled Due to Pill Mix-Up

Patients Risk Undertreatment of Symptoms and Increased Accidents Due to Sedative Found in Bottles

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is recalling one lot of its ADHD and narcolepsy medication, Zenzedi, after a pharmacist found an antihistamine drug, Carbinoxamine Maleate, in a bottle labeled as Zenzedi.
The two medications have opposite effects: Zenzedi is a stimulant used for the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy, while Carbinoxamine Maleate is a sedative used to treat allergies.
Patients who take Carbinoxamine Maleate instead of Zenzedi may experience undertreatment of their symptoms, leading to functional impairment and an increased risk of accidents or injury.
The recall comes amidst a national shortage of ADHD drugs, creating further confusion and unpredictability for people with ADHD who have struggled to find medications for their condition.
Consumers who have the recalled medication should return it to their pharmacy immediately and contact their health care provider if they have any bad reactions to the drug.