Effective ADHD treatment found for children with fragile ...(alternative to stimulants. The patients ...)

Date:2/18/2008

alternative to stimulants. The patients treated with the placebo also showed reduced hyperactive behavior, although not nearly to the extent as the LAC-treated patients. The patients treated with LAC also had significantly improved social ability compared to the placebo-treated group. Both groups took intelligence tests, but LAC did not improve overall intellectual functioning.

We propose that LAC be recommended as a treatment of ADHD in FXS children, conclude the authors, since it effectively reduces hyperactive behavior and improves social abilities without adverse side effects. They also suggest that these results may be applicable to children with autism, who also do not easily tolerate stimulants.

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Contact: Sean Wagner swagner@bos.blackwellpublishing.com 781-388-8550 Blackwell Publishing Ltd. Source:Eurekalert

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