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. 2002 Feb;41(2 Suppl):26S-49S.
doi: 10.1097/00004583-200202001-00003.

Practice parameter for the use of stimulant medications in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults

Laurence L Greenhill, Steven Pliszka, Mina K Dulcan, William Bernet, Valerie Arnold, Joseph Beitchman, R Scott Benson, Oscar Bukstein, Joan Kinlan, Jon McClellan, David Rue, Jon A Shaw, Saundra Stock; American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Review

Practice parameter for the use of stimulant medications in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults

Laurence L Greenhill et al. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2002 Feb.

Abstract

This practice parameter describes treatment with stimulant medication. It uses an evidence-based medicine approach derived from a detailed literature review and expert consultation. Stimulant medications in clinical use include methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine, mixed-salts amphetamine, and pemoline. It carries FDA indications for treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy.

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