Clinical Characteristics of Methylphenidate Use in Korean Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder : A Retrospective Study

Autor: Jun-Won Hwang, Yeni Kim, Hae-Ji Min, Jong-Il Lee, Hea-Kyung Jhin, Jin-Park Park
Rok vydání: 2012
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Zdroj: Journal of korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 23:154-160
ISSN: 1225-729X
Popis: Results:We found that MPH was prescribed in 23 (29.1%) children and adolescents. Of the 23 patients on MPH, 4 patients (17.4%) were on MPH monotherapy and 18 patients (78.3%) were using risperidone concomitantly. MPH was prescribed primari- ly for symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity in ASDs patients. The mean dosage of MPH was 26.2±11.1mg/day and mean duration of treatment was 31.9±28.7 months. Mean CGI-S score improved significantly from baseline to endpoint (from 5.4±0.6 to 4.1±0.9 ; p
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