%0 Journal Article
%T Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Growth
%A Aria Setoodeh
%A Sherida Teleffson
%J Iranian Journal of Pediatrics
%D 2007
%I Tehran University of Medical Sciences
%X Objective: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neuropsychiatric syndrome of childhood and adolescence in which stimulant medications are used to treat it. The evidence clearly indicates a temporary retardation in the rate of growth in weight and stature, with no effect on adult height. Case Presentation: In this article we present a case with ADHD on stimulant therapy that had a catch up growth after the discontinuation of therapy, then review the literature on possible growth, and suppressing effects of these medications in the long term treatment. Conclusion: Most of the previous studies suggest that the stimulant-associated height deficits in ADHD are temporary and early manifestation of ADHD itself and not complication of therapy, and the small risk of lost centimeters may be a price worth paying for many children to gain improved learning and social function.
%K Stimulant Medication
%K Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
%K Short Stature
%K Growth
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