Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology
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J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol · Jan 2004
Guanfacine treatment of hyperactivity and inattention in pervasive developmental disorders: a retrospective analysis of 80 cases.
The aim of this study was to retrospectively review a large sample of children and adolescents with pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) treated with open-label guanfacine in order to gather preliminary data as to its effectiveness and safety. ⋯ Guanfacine may have a role in the treatment of hyperactivity and inattention occurring in some persons with PDDs. Further studies are needed to determine its efficacy in this population.