ADHD

ADHD Related to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome As many as 41% of children with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) have ADHD. Are stimulants safe in this population? How does their response to treatment differ from that of children with non-FAS ADHD?
Experts And Viewpoints, November 01, 2006
ADHD Symptoms Worsen After Years of Stable Stimulant Dose What 4 factors should you consider when ADHD treatment gains start eroding?
Experts And Viewpoints, August 30, 2006
Testing for ADHD What neuropsychological evaluations reliably identify ADHD? Where does the TOVA fit among other criteria for this diagnosis?
Experts And Viewpoints, August 01, 2006
Treatment of ADHD in Children With Seizure Disorders Can stimulants lower the seizure threshold? Can they cause seizures? How do antiepileptic drugs interact with medications for ADHD?
Experts And Viewpoints, June 30, 2006
Stimulant Treatment for a Child With Aortic Regurgitation After blood pressure is stabilized, which medications are best?
Experts And Viewpoints, May 31, 2006
Manic and Compulsive Symptoms in a 7-Year-Old on Methylphenidate Which 2 classes of drugs can trigger disinhibition and agitation in susceptible children? Can a child with a co-occurring mood disorder receive adequate treatment for ADHD?
Experts And Viewpoints, April 28, 2006
Drug Tolerance After Long-term Use of Stimulants What 7 issues should you consider if you suspect drug tolerance? When might lower doses be helpful in adolescents? What can you do to help prevent drug diversion or misuse?
Experts And Viewpoints, April 18, 2006
Intractable ADHD in a 6-Year-Old Boy What are the first-line treatments and doses for intractable ADHD? What alternatives are there, and when should they be used? What are second-line treatments? When are antipsychotics indicated?
Experts And Viewpoints, April 10, 2006
True Cardiac Risks of Stimulant Medications What are statistics on ADHD stimulant-related deaths compared with the incidence in the general same-age population?
Experts And Viewpoints, March 27, 2006
Initiating ADHD Treatment in a First-Grader This first-grader was started on 2.5 mg/day of methylphenidate, then 5 mg once a day, with no noticeable difference in his ADHD symptoms. What is the usual treatment, starting dose, and dose interval?
Experts And Viewpoints, March 14, 2006
Treating Severe ADHD in Very Young Children Do you have any suggestions for treating severe ADHD in very young children (ages 2-4)?
Experts And Viewpoints, February 14, 2006
Stimulant-Associated Weight Loss in Children How can I address psychostimulant-related weight loss in small children? Is it helpful to add a medication to stimulate appetite?
Experts And Viewpoints, February 08, 2006
ADHD or RLS? ...or Both? Should patients with restless legs syndrome be screened for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?
Experts And Viewpoints, January 23, 2006
Insomnia in Children With ADHD How do I differentiate psychostimulant-related insomnia from ADHD-related insomnia?
Experts And Viewpoints, January 13, 2006
Treating ADHD During Pregnancy Are ADHD medications safe to use during pregnancy?
Experts And Viewpoints, December 27, 2005
Preventing Potential Abuse of Stimulants Among College Students What protocol can be used for college students seeking treatment for "ADHD"?
Experts And Viewpoints, December 08, 2005
Distinguishing Between ADHD and Bipolar Disorder How can you distinguish between bipolar disorder and ADHD? Do these 2 diagnoses frequently co-occur?
Experts And Viewpoints, November 28, 2005
Treating Comorbid ADHD and Psychosis What should I know about the treatment of comorbid ADHD and psychosis?
Experts And Viewpoints, November 16, 2005
Managing ADHD Comorbidities None of my adult patients have ADHD alone. How do you treat patients who have ongoing mood or anxiety disorders as well as ADHD?
Experts And Viewpoints, October 26, 2005
Fatty Acid Supplementation for ADHD What is the most recent evidence for or against using essential fatty acids for treating ADHD?
Experts And Viewpoints, October 25, 2005

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