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Article: Ritalin side effects. (in treatment of attention deficit disorder)
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- Pediatrics for Parents
- Article date:
- June 1, 1993
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Methylphenidate. an amphetamine. is the first line treatment for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Many parents of children with ADD. also called hyperactivity. have expressed concerns that the treatment may cause a number of different side effects.
To evaluate the adverse effects of Ritalin. a brand name version of methylphenidate. researchers used the Barkley Side Effects Questionnaire as a tool to monitor the children's behavior. The study was doubleblind: half the children were given Ritalin and half a placebo.
Five of the side effects ...