Biological psychiatry
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Biological psychiatry · May 2008
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialA randomized, placebo-controlled trial of three fixed dosages of prolonged-release OROS methylphenidate in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
There is increasing recognition of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and the need to evaluate efficacy and safety of methylphenidate treatment in these patients. ⋯ Prolonged-release methylphenidate is an effective treatment of ADHD in adults, with a safety profile consistent with methylphenidate use in pediatrics.