The first‐line treatment for attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is pharmacotherapy with stimulants, but children with coexisting aggressive behavior receive additional medications despite lack of evidence for the benefits of these adjuncts. Furthermore, the adverse effects of some of the ...
Methylphenidate, amphetamines, and atomoxetine are established agents used to treat children, adolescents, and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methylphenidate remains the commonly prescribed drug for ADHD throughout the world. The dosage formulations for the majority of ...
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In addition to increasing alertness, energy, and attention, prescription stimulants also produce a feeling of euphoria. There are two main types of prescription stimulants that are commonly prescribed by doctors: Amphetamines (Adderall and Dexedrine): Used to treat ADHD Methylphenidate (Ritalin and ...
Abuse liability of medications used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The existing evidence reviewed is pertinent to three questions: Does stimulant drug use increase the risk for substance abuse later in life? Do ADHD ... SH Kollins - 《Am J Addict》 被引量: 90发表:...
"But it's not that these are dangerous medicines," stressed Vetter. "But by adding the ECG, and by being aware of possible heart disease, and monitoring the kids once you prescribe the medications, one can go ahead and treat the ADHD....
Methylphenidate and dextroamphetamine are commonly used to treat ADHD at maximum daily doses of 108 mg and 50 mg for adults. This research suggests that people with long-term high-dose exposure to amphetamines may require psychostimulant doses that are higher than the clinical recommendations for A...
Stimulants commonly prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children are associated with low bone density, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The finding suggests that the bone health of children prescribed these medications should be monitored, since...
The pharmacology and clinical outcomes of amphetamines to treat ADHD: does composition matter? Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatment options include pharmacological and nonpharmacological approaches. In North America, psychostimul... P Hodgkins,M Shaw,S Mccarthy,... - 《Cns Drugs》...
A recent group of placebo-controlled, double-blinded clinical trials have consistently shown that certain stimulants, particularly methylphenidate and dextroamphetamine, are effective, well tolerated, and safe when administered to treat ADHD in children with tics. Methylphenidate appears to be the best-...