Atomoxetine and Methylphenidate Treatment in ADHD

Atomoxetine and Methylphenidate Treatment in ADHD

Objective: ADHD (Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is the most common diagnosed neurobehavioral disorder in childhood and adolescence. Core symptoms of ADHD are persistent inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. In Slovakia, there are two specific medication choices to treat ADHD - atomo...

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Main Authors: Snircova E., Hrtanek I., Kulhan T., Nosalova G., Ondrejka I.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2015-05-01
Series:Acta Medica Martiniana
Subjects:
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
atomoxetine
methylphenidate
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adhd-rs-iv
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/acm-2015-0003
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Summary:Objective: ADHD (Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is the most common diagnosed neurobehavioral disorder in childhood and adolescence. Core symptoms of ADHD are persistent inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. In Slovakia, there are two specific medication choices to treat ADHD - atomoxetine and methylphenidate. Even though methylphenidate is option number one according to guidelines, the highest amount of patients are taking atomoxetine.
ISSN:1335-8421

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