Abstract
Hypotheses concerning paradoxical, psychostimulant-related side effects experienced by ADHD children were examined in the context of a double-blind, placebo-controlled, within subject (crossover) experimental design. Results revealed that behavioral and physical complaints were significantly higher under baseline relative to placebo and the four methylphenidate (MPH) conditions (5-mg, 10-mg, 15-mg, 20-mg) across three symptom categories: ADHD core/secondary symptoms, symptoms common to all children, and symptoms highly specific to MPH. No significant differences were found among active drug conditions. Implications of these findings for assessing and monitoring potential treatment emergent symptoms in children are discussed.
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Graduation Date
2005
Semester
Summer
Advisor
Rapport, Mark D.
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Psychology
Format
application/pdf
Identifier
CFE0000708
URL
http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/CFE0000708
Language
English
Release Date
October 2018
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Access Status
Doctoral Dissertation (Open Access)
STARS Citation
Coiro, Maria M., "Physical And Behavioral Complaints In Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd): Paradoxical Effects Of Methylphenidate" (2005). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 6111.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/etd/6111