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Management of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults: Focus on methylphenidate hydrochloride
Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 08/12/09

Nair R et al. – A review of current evidence for diagnosis and management of adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) focuses on the role of methylphenidate hydrochloride in treatment.

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Review of methylphenidate hydrochloride for treatment of ADHD

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ADHD: most common psychiatric disorders in young adults; cause of significant psychosocial impairment and economic burden to society
Lack of long-term evidence and of national guidelines for diagnosis and management of adult ADHD
Most data based on experience from management of childhood ADHD
Methylphenidate hydrochloride: >75% efficacy in controlling adult ADHD symptoms
Recent data show benefits in preventing substance use disorders in pts with adult ADHD

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