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March 5th 2024
There have been ongoing concerns about the long-term effects of prenatal exposure on neurodevelopment.
Psychotherapy Underutilized by Children with ADHD
March 20th 2015While evidence suggests that children with ADHD fare better when treated with both stimulant medication and behavior therapy, a study has found that many of the children who are prescribed ADHD medication do not receive psychotherapy.
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Adverse Reactions to Methylphenidate ADHD Treatment Aren't Serious
February 8th 2015Although children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder often experience decreased appetite and sleep disturbances during methylphenidate treatment, a study published in the Journal of Research in Pharmacy Practice indicates that those adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are mostly mild and not serious.
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ADHD Patients More Likely to Augment Meds After Receiving Atypical Antipsychotics
January 3rd 2015Stimulant-treated adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder who switch to atypical antipsychotics show significantly greater drug augmentation, health care resource utilization, and costs compared with their counterparts who switch to nonantipsychotics.
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Vyvanse Receives FDA Priority Review for Expanded Binge Eating Disorder Indication
September 16th 2014The FDA has granted priority review to a supplemental New Drug Application that would expand the use of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (Vyvanse) to treat adult patients with binge eating disorder.
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