The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry
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Aust N Z J Psychiatry · Mar 2007
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyAtomoxetine versus methylphenidate in paediatric outpatients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a randomized, double-blind comparison trial.
To (i) test whether atomoxetine is non-inferior to methylphenidate in treating symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in paediatric patients; and (ii) determine the tolerability of the two drugs. ⋯ This study suggests that atomoxetine is non-inferior to methylphenidate in the improvement of ADHD symptoms in paediatric outpatients. Although both of the drugs were well tolerated, atomoxetine was associated with a higher incidence of TEAEs than methylphenidate.
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Aust N Z J Psychiatry · Mar 2007
Problem behaviours in early primary school children: Australian normative data using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire.
This study provides normative and clinical levels of problem behaviours from a large community sample of Australian early primary school children. ⋯ Teachers are able to provide valuable predictive information on externalizing behaviours. Australian normative comparisons reveal minor variations in teacher interpretation of items. The present data is representative of the Australian community and should be used to assess behaviour difficulties in early primary school children. Future studies on older age children are required to understand the developmental progression of problem behaviours in the community.