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ERIC Number: EJ991604
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Aug
Pages: 3
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1087-0547
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Agomelatine Treatment with Adolescents with ADHD
Niederhofer, Helmut
Journal of Attention Disorders, v16 n6 p530-532 Aug 2012
Objective: Antidepressants, in particular Atomextine, along with stimulants have demonstrated benefit in the treatment of ADHD. Agomelatine is a new antidepressant with additional affinities to the melatonergic system. As ADHD has been associated with sleep disorders, it is assumed that Agomelatiine might serve as a therapeutic alternative to treat patients with the ADHD refractory to first line medications. Method: Ten late adolescents were evaluated in a placebo controlled manner. Results: Agomelatine's effect was superior to that of placebo but appeared to be less than that of first line medications such as methylphenidate. Conclusion: Agomelatine may be a useful second line medication for individuals with ADHD, particularly if they suffer from additional sleep disorders. (Contains 1 table.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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