Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology
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J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol · Oct 2006
Multicenter StudyA prospective open trial of guanfacine in children with pervasive developmental disorders.
A common complaint for children with pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) is hyperactivity. The purpose of this pilot study was to gather preliminary information on the efficacy of guanfacine in children with PDD and hyperactivity. ⋯ Guanfacine may be useful for the treatment of hyperactivity in children with PDD. Placebo-controlled studies are needed to guide clinical practice.