title: Clinical experience with methylphenidate.
abstract: The indications for the use of methylphenidate in 250 children are reviewed, and the effect of the drug is examined. Concentration was improved or hyperactive behaviour diminished in 89% of the children with normal intelligence and with no gross physical defect, in 72% of the children with cerebral palsy, and 68% of the children with subnormal intelligence. In children with emotional disturbance, response to methylphenidate was seldom satisfactory. Significant side-effects occurred infrequently and only 2 children lost weight during the period of medication.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000188:drug therapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D006801:Humans; D006948:Hyperkinesis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D007360:Intelligence; D008774:Methylphenidate / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D008774:Methylphenidate