Title

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder And Methylphenidate: A Review Of Height/Weight, Cardiovascular, And Somatic Complaint Side Effects

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. © 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

Publication Date

11-1-2002

Publication Title

Clinical Psychology Review

Volume

22

Issue

8

Number of Pages

1107-1131

Document Type

Review

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1016/S0272-7358(02)00129-0

Socpus ID

0036837114 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/0036837114

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