Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Dexmethylphenidate HCl Is Effective At Half The Dose Of Ritalin

Published in Drug Week, November 23rd, 2001

New data presented at the October (2001) 48th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) suggest that dexmethylphenidate HCl is effective in the management of the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at half the dose of Ritalin (d,l methylphenidate HCl).

Dexmethylphenidate HCl contains only the predominantly active isomer. Results from a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study found that dexmethylphenidate HCl was effective in reducing ADHD symptoms in home and school settings. Keith Conners, PhD, professor of medical psychology, Duke University Medical Center and lead author of the study...

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Source: Drug Week (2001-11-23)

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