To examine different factors that are associated with initiation and discontinuation of
methylphenidate use (incl. adherence). Furthermore, we have investigated the dispensation …

Objective: To provide age-and sex-specific estimates of methylphenidate use and to
determine use changes over a 2-year period. Study design: We examined the first and …

Objectives: To estimate the number of patients who started methylphenidate during
childhood and continued treatment beyond the age of 18 years and to study the …

OBJECTIVES: To identify methylphenidate profiles over several years in a national sample
of boys and examine behavioral and sociodemographic predictors of use. STUDY DESIGN …

Objectives: To determine methylphenidate use in children aged 2 to 13 years. To provide
age-and sex-specific estimates of methylphenidate initiation and cessation during a 2-year …

Objectives: Numerous studies have examined determinants contributing to methylphenidate
adherence and persistence, but these were mainly conducted in adults. These determinants …

Methylphenidate (MPH) is a common and effective treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD), but little is known about the relationship between early childhood intake of …

Background: There are concerns about the frequency and appropriateness of
psychostimulant drug prescription to children. In order to identify unusual or unexpected …

Multiple factors may contribute to the decision to initiate methylphenidate treatment in
children such as maternal sociodemographic factors of which relatively little is known. The …

Aim: To get more insight into factors that influence compliance with the use of
methylphenidate. Methods: 22 pharmacies detected children who used methylphenidate …