Mental retardation with ADHD

Aman, M.G., Kern, R.A., McGhee, D.E., and Arnold, L.E. (1993) Fenfluramine and methylphenidate in children with mental retardation and ADHD clinical and side effects. / Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 32 851—859. 

ADHD, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder EKG, electrocardiogram GI, gastrointestinal MD, major depression MR, mental retardation OCD, obsessive-compulsive disorder PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder. Trade names are in parentheses. Doses are general guidelines. All doses must be individualized with appropriate monitoring. Weight-corrected doses are less appropriate for obese children. 

Handen, B.L., Feldman, H., Gosling, A., Breaux, A.M., and McAu-liffe, S. (1991) Adverse side effects of methylphenidate among mentally retarded children with ADHD. / Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 30 241—245. 

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