Comparative efficacy and acceptability of methylphenidate and atomoxetine in treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Psychostimulants and non stimulants are effective in the treatment of ADHD. Efficacy of both methylphenidate and atomoxetine has been established in placebo controlled trials. Direct comparison of efficacy is now possible due to avai...

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Main Authors: Hanwella Raveen, Senanayake Madhri, de Silva Varuni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-244X/11/176