Title
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and methylphenidate - A review of height/weight, cardiovascular, and somatic complaint side effects
Abbreviated Journal Title
Clin. Psychol. Rev.
Keywords
DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER; PLACEBO-CONTROLLED EVALUATION; DOSE-RESPONSE; ADHD CHILDREN; HYPERKINETIC CHILDREN; CLASSROOM; PERFORMANCE; SOCIAL-BEHAVIOR; GROWTH; ADOLESCENTS; BOYS; Psychology, Clinical
Abstract
Three classes (height/weight, cardiovascular, and somatic complaints) of treatment emergent symptoms (side effects) associated with methylphenidate (MPH) therapy for children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are reviewed. The more easily quantifiable side effects (e.g., blood pressure [BP], heart rate [HR], height/weight) are mostly transient, dose-dependent, easily rectified with dosage adjustments, and considered minor from a clinical perspective considering the breadth and level of improvement in behavior and cognitive functioning observed in most children. Previously reported somatic complaints associated with psychostimulant therapy may reflect symptoms occurring prior to initiation of treatment and require additional study. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
Journal Title
Clinical Psychology Review
Volume
22
Issue/Number
8
Publication Date
1-1-2002
Document Type
Review
Language
English
First Page
1107
Last Page
1131
WOS Identifier
ISSN
0272-7358
Recommended Citation
"Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and methylphenidate - A review of height/weight, cardiovascular, and somatic complaint side effects" (2002). Faculty Bibliography 2000s. 3421.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/facultybib2000/3421
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