Cited by 147Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderBehavioral and Psychological StudiesPharmaceutical studies and practices

Amfetamine and methylphenidate medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: complementary treatment options

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Hodgkins, Paul, Shaw, Monica, Coghill, David, Hechtman, Lily·2012·European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders among school-aged children. It is highly symptomatic and associated with significant impairment. This review examines the role of stimulant medications in the treatment of children and adolescents with ADHD. Published clinical studies that compared methylphenidate- and amfetamine-based stimulants in children and adolescents with ADHD support the therapeutic utility of stimulant treatments, and suggest robust efficacy and acceptable safety outcomes in groups treated with either stimulant. Evidence-based guidelines agree that each patient with ADHD is unique and individual treatment strategies that incorporate both drug and non-drug treatment options should be sought. In seeking to optimize individual response and outcomes to stimulant therapy, important considerations include the selection of stimulant class, the choice of long- or short-acting stimulant formulations, addressing effectively any emergent adverse effects and strategies aimed at enhancing adherence to dosing regimen and persistence on therapy.

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Authors
Hodgkins, P., Shaw, M., Coghill, D., & Hechtman, L.
Affiliations
  • Norgine (United Kingdom) (GB)
  • University of Dundee (GB)
  • Montreal Children's Hospital (CA)
Corresponding author
Hodgkins, Paul
Venue
European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Published
2012-07-05
Volume
21
Issue
9
Pages
477-492
ISSN
  • 1018-8827 (ISSN-L)
  • 1435-165X
OpenAlex
W2117621614
Cited by
147
References
101
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FWCI
1.25
Type
journal article
Language
en
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cc-by
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  • European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Discovery Research Portal (University of Dundee) (publishedVersion)
  • Minerva Access (University of Melbourne) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Behavioral and Psychological Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Pharmaceutical studies and practices
Keywords
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, amphetamine, methylphenidate, stimulant medication, children and adolescents, treatment efficacy, drug safety, medication adherence, non-pharmacological treatment, personalized treatment
MeSH terms
Amphetamine, Central Nervous System Stimulants, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Child, Humans, Methylphenidate, Treatment Outcome

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