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Atomoxetine Treatment of ADHD in Children With Comorbid Tourette Syndrome

Spencer, Thomas J., Sallee, F. Randy, Gilbert, Donald L., Dunn, David W., McCracken, James T., Coffey, Barbara J., Budman, Cathy L., Ricardi, Randall K. +11 more·2008·Journal of Attention Disorders

Abstract

Objective: This study examines changes in severity of tics and ADHD during atomoxetine treatment in ADHD patients with Tourette syndrome (TS). Method: Subjects (7-17 years old) with ADHD ( Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, DSM-IV) and TS were randomly assigned to double-blind treatment with placebo ( n = 56) or atomoxetine (0.5-1.5 mg/kg/day, n = 61) for approximately 18 weeks. Results: Atomoxetine subjects showed significantly greater improvement on ADHD symptom measures. Treatment was also associated with significantly greater reduction of tic severity on two of three measures. Significant increases were seen in mean pulse rate and rates of treatment-emergent nausea, decreased appetite, and decreased body weight. No other clinically relevant treatment differences were observed in any other vital sign, adverse event, laboratory parameter, or electrocardiographic measure. Conclusion: Atomoxetine is efficacious for treatment of ADHD and its use appears well tolerated in ADHD patients with comorbid TS. (J. of Att. Dis. 2008; 11(4) 470-481)

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  • In controlled studies of atomoxetine, its impact on tics was either not different from placebo or even showed some positive effect on tic frequency.

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Spencer, T. J., Sallee, F. R., Gilbert, D. L., Dunn, D. W., McCracken, J. T., Coffey, B. J., Budman, C. L., Ricardi, R. K., Leonard, H. L., Allen, A. J., Milton, D. R., Feldman, P. D., Kelsey, D. K., Geller, D. A., Linder, S. L., Lewis, D. W., Winner, P. K., Kurlan, R. M., & Mintz, M.
Affiliations
  • Massachusetts General Hospital (US)
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (US)
  • Indiana University School of Medicine (US)
  • Neuropsychiatric Institute, Los Angeles
  • New York University (US)
  • Northwell Health (US)
  • Arizona Family Resource and Counseling Center
  • Brown University (US)
  • Eli Lilly (United States) (US)
  • Lilly Research Laboratories
  • Harvard University (US)
  • Dallas Pediatric Neurology Associates
  • Monarch Research Associates
  • Palm Beach Neurology (US)
  • University of Rochester Medicine (US)
  • Clinical Research Center of New Jersey, The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health
Corresponding author
Spencer, Thomas J.
Venue
Journal of Attention Disorders
Published
2008-01
Volume
11
Issue
4
Pages
470-481
ISSN
  • 1087-0547 (ISSN-L)
  • 1557-1246
OpenAlex
W1995484354
Cited by
98
References
45
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FWCI
3.99
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Attention Disorders (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Behavioral and Psychological Studies
Keywords
atomoxetine, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Tourette syndrome, tic severity, comorbidities, stimulant medication, adverse effects, pulse rate
MeSH terms
Atomoxetine Hydrochloride, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Child, Double-Blind Method, Female, Tourette Syndrome, Humans, Male, Propylamines, Severity of Illness Index, Comorbidity, Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors

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