Why the study?
Does 20 mg long-acting methylphenidate alter blood pressure and heart rate in children with ADHD?
Population
21 drug-naive Indonesian children with ADHD between the ages of 7-10 years. Excluded: mental retardation and…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
18 weeks
Authors
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Supports cardiovascular safety monitoring in pediatric ADHD; leaves open need for randomized confirmation.
Does 20 mg long-acting methylphenidate alter blood pressure and heart rate in children with ADHD?
Administration of 20 mg long-acting methylphenidate for 12 weeks in children with ADHD did not cause significant fluctuations in blood pressure or heart rate outside normal ranges.
Wiguna et al. (2011) studied this question.
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