Effect of Long-Acting Stimulants on Growth

J Gordon Millichap

doi:10.15844/pedneurbriefs-20-5-6

Effect of Long-Acting Stimulants on Growth

Pediatric Neurology Briefs

Volume 20 (2006): Issue 5

By: J Gordon Millichap

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|May 2006

Abstract

The effect of OROS methylphenidate (OROS MPH, Concerta) [34-43 mg daily; 1.1-1.2 mg/kg/day] on the height and weight of 178 children, ages 6 to 13 years, treated for at least 21 months for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was evaluated at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.

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Pliszka SR Matthews TL Braslow KJ Watson MA Comparative effects of methylphenidate and mixed salts amphetamine on height and weight in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2006 May 45 5 520 526 10.1097/01.chi.0000205702.48324.fd 16670648
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15844/pedneurbriefs-20-5-6 | Journal eISSN: 2166-6482

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Language: English

Page range: 37 - 37

Published on: May 1, 2006

Published by: Pediatric Neurology Briefs Publishers

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Keywords:

Body Mass Index,

Mixed Amphetamine Salts,

Conservative Regimens

© 2006 J Gordon Millichap, published by Pediatric Neurology Briefs Publishers
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