Pharmacotherapy for child and adolescent attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Pediatr Clin North Am

Department of Psychiatry, Hoboken University Medical Center, Hoboken, NJ 07030, USA.

Published: February 2011

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  • ADHD is a common psychiatric disorder that significantly impacts patients and their families, based on research from the last 20 years.
  • The article reviews current medication options for treating ADHD, emphasizing their safety and effectiveness.
  • It also discusses how to choose the right treatment, guidelines for monitoring it, and recent debates surrounding ADHD treatment approaches.

Article Abstract

Research in the past 2 decades showed that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a frequently occurring psychiatric disorder that causes considerable suffering to patients and their families. This article outlines current pharmacologic ADHD treatment options and focuses on their safety profile and efficacy. In addition, it addresses treatment selection, guidelines for monitoring treatment, and recent controversies in the field.

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