title: Ropinirole in a child with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and restless legs syndrome.
abstract: A 6-year-old male being treated with limited efficacy by methylphenidate immediate release for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder also presented with sleep disruption due to potential restless legs/periodic limb movement syndrome. Treatment with the dopamine agonist ropinirole resulted in a significant improvement in both his attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms and sleep problems.
authors.affiliation: Service de Psychopathologie de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent, Hôpital Robert Debré, Paris, France.
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Konofal
authors.forename: Isabelle
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Arnulf
authors.forename: Michel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lecendreux
authors.forename: Marie-Christine
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Mouren
mesh_terms: D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002648:Child; D018491:Dopamine Agonists / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007211:Indoles / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008297:Male; D012148:Restless Legs Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D018491:Dopamine Agonists; D007211:Indoles; C046649:ropinirole