Pharmacotherapy for ADHD in children and adolescents: A summary and overview of different European guidelines

Conclusion: Pharmacological treatment options for ADHD in children and adolescents are effective and generally well-tolerated.  Pharmacotherapy for ADHD is always part of a multimodal approach. While there is a considerable consensus among European guidelines on pharmacotherapy for ADHD, notable differences exist, particularly concerning the selection and sequencing of various medications.What is Known:• There is a significant base of evidence for pharmacological treatment for ADHD in children and adolescents.• Pediatricians are often involved in assessment, diagnosis and management of children with ADHD.What is New:• Our overview of different European guidelines reveals significant agreement in the context of pharmacotherapy for ADHD in children and adolescents.• Discrepancies exist primarily in terms of selection and sequencing of different medications.
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research