A 55-Year-Old Man With Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can occur in adults as well as children. In adults as in children, ADHD is believed to be caused by abnormal catecholamine metabolism in the brain. It may be difficult to diagnose in adults because of difficulties tracing the symptoms back to childhood. The diagnosis of adult ADHD is made when inattention, hyperactivity-impulsivity, or both occur in an adult and the symptoms have persisted since childhood. Stimulants such as Ritalin, Dexedrine, Cylert and Adderall mimic the action of catecholamines. Tricyclic antidepressants may also be useful in treating adult ADHD.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1998
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent disorder that persists in a sizable number of adults who had been diagnosed as having ADHD in childhood. Many adults with ADHD experience co-occurring disorders and have impaired success in academic achievement, career development, automobile driving, and interpersonal relationships. Emerging treatment strategies include structured psychotherapies, stimulant, and nonstimulant medications.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2004
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Sertraline in Children and Adolescents With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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The drug sertraline appears to be effective in children and teenagers with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Researchers randomly assigned 187 children and teens to take sertraline or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. Forty-two percent improved while taking sertraline, compared to 26% of the placebo group. Thirteen percent of those taking sertraline had to stop because of side effects.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1998
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