Effects of Folic Acid on Appetite in Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Treated with Methylphenidate: A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial

Background: The highly effective medications in treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are stimulants like methylphenidate. However, they have adverse effects like reduced appetite. We investigated the effects of folic acid on reduced appetite caused by the use of methylph...

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Main Authors: Forough Riahi, Ashraf Tashakori, Ghazal Salehi Vanani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences 2018-01-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://ijms.sums.ac.ir/index.php/IJMS/article/view/3202