[Medical treatments of hyperactive child].
Treatment of hyperactive child is multimodal, a combination of behaviour therapy and medication. Stimulant drugs are the most often prescribed medications. In France, we use methylphenidate (Ritaline); its efficacy was demonstrated with mild side effects. New formulations of methylphenidate with prolonged action, and non-psychostimulant treatment (atomoxetine) are available in some countries, but not yet in France.
Le Heuzey
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Service de psychopathologie de l'enfant et de l'adolescent, hôpital Robert-Debré, 48, boulevard Sérurier, 75935 Paris 19, France. marie-france.leheuzey@rdb.ap-hop-paris.fr
D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000069445:Atomoxetine Hydrochloride; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008774:Methylphenidate / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011437:Propylamines / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D011437:Propylamines; D008774:Methylphenidate; D000069445:Atomoxetine Hydrochloride