Effect of Long-Acting Stimulants on Growth

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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: J Gordon Millichap
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pediatric Neurology Briefs Publishers 2006-05-01
Series:Pediatric Neurology Briefs
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Online Access:https://www.pediatricneurologybriefs.com/articles/1154