title: ADHD treatment across the life cycle.
abstract: Since attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is usually diagnosed in children, evidence from the studies of pharmacologic treatments for children with ADHD is used to inform pharmacologic treatment recommendations for adults. A large percentage of children diagnosed with ADHD have symptoms that persist into adolescence and adulthood. Evidence shows that pharmacologic treatments improve functional outcomes in children with ADHD, and studies using similar pharmacologic treatments show positive results in adults with ADHD. This article reviews the use of long-acting methylphenidate, mixed amphetamine salts, desipramine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, bupropion, and atomoxetine in studies of children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Psychopharmacology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston 02114, USA.
authors.forename: Thomas J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Spencer
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000375:Aging; D018687:Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016642:Bupropion / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D018687:Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D008996:Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors; D016642:Bupropion