Sex Differences in Effectiveness of Extended-Release Stimulant Medication among Adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Mikami AY, Cox DJ, Davis MT, Wilson HK, Merkel RL, Burket R. Sex Differences in Effectiveness of Extended-Release Stimulant Medication among Adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Journal Of Clinical Psychology In Medical Settings 2009, 16: 233-242. PMID: 19418208, DOI: 10.1007/s10880-009-9165-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderStimulant medicationHyperactivity disorderFemale adolescentsADHD symptom ratingsOsmotic-release methylphenidateNeuropsychological tasksParent reportAmphetamine saltsAdolescent femalesAdolescent populationSymptom ratingsAdolescentsObjective measuresSex differencesDouble-blind crossover studyMedication regimenCrossover studyMedication efficacyImpulsivityInattentionDisordersMedicationsSide effectsMethylphenidate