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Long-Term Use of Psychiatric Medications in Preschoolers With ADHD

AAP Grand Rounds October 2015, 34 (4) 46; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/gr.34-4-46
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Source: Vitello B, Lazzaretto D, Yershova K, et al. Pharmacotherapy of the Preschool ADHD Treatment Study (PATS) children growing up. J Amer Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2015; 54( 7): 550– 556; doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2015.04.004OpenUrlCrossRef

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Question: Among children diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder as preschoolers, what proportion are receiving psychopharmacotherapy 3 and 6 years later?

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Study design: Prospective cohort

Researchers from various institutions conducted a study to evaluate the use of long-term psychopharmacotherapy provided to children who had been diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as preschoolers. The researchers collected data on children who were diagnosed when they were 3.0–5.5 years old and who had participated in the Preschool ADHD Treatment Study (PATS).1 Parents of study participants were contacted 3 and 6 years later and asked about psychiatric medications their child was currently taking. Medications used were divided by class: …

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