Cylert Withdrawn From Marketplace Due To Liver Toxicity
The FDA announced today that Cylert, and all similar generics, be removed from the market. Cylert, made by Abbott Laboratories, is a treatment drug for ADHD on the market since the 1970's.
In 1995, Canada and Great Britian removed the drug from their respective markets citing a study that indicated a 45 fold increase in childrens' liver failure. The FDA did not force the withdrawal, and the drug remained on the market for another 10 years.
Abbott Labs stopped marketing and making the drug in May, 2005, citing declining sales.
Read the FDA's statement here.
I guess the FDA feels better late than never. Thanks for underscoring the tardiness of this Alert.
The REAL reason CYLERT is being taken off the market has NOTHING to do with the issue of liver toxicity. In my opinion, it has to do with the fact that it greatly enhances auditory abilities and sensitivity. As those of us in the Seattle Area who take CYLERT can keenly testify to is when Extremely Low Frequency testing (and other related testing) is taking place here. I'm sure the that if it got out to the public and to all eager drug experimenters out there that you can have "super hearing" while taking Cylert, it might upset a few folks. If I elaborate any further, I'm sure I'll be getting a knock on the door by some nice fellas in black suits. Let the TRUTH be told.