Depression of growth in hyperactive children on stimulant drugs

N Engl J Med. 1972 Aug 3;287(5):217-20. doi: 10.1056/NEJM197208032870503.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study
  • Controlled Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Body Height / drug effects
  • Body Weight / drug effects
  • Child
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Dextroamphetamine / administration & dosage
  • Dextroamphetamine / adverse effects*
  • Dextroamphetamine / therapeutic use
  • Growth / drug effects*
  • Humans
  • Hyperkinesis / drug therapy*
  • Male
  • Methylphenidate / administration & dosage
  • Methylphenidate / adverse effects*
  • Methylphenidate / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Methylphenidate
  • Dextroamphetamine