Results suggest there is moderate-to-high-level evidence that combined pharmacological and behavioral interventions , and pharmacological interventions alone can be effective in managing the core ADHD symptoms and academic performance at 14 months .
However , the effect size may decrease beyond this period .
This review has highlighted the paucity and limitations of the evidence investigating the long-term outcomes of recommended interventions for managing ADHD symptoms .
There is little evidence to suggest that the effects observed over the relatively short term are maintained throughout longer periods of impairment .
PURPOSE To systematic ally identify and review the currently available evidence on the long-term outcomes of recommended attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) interventions following r and omized controlled trials with children and young people .
Psychotic Side Effects of Psychostimulants: A 5-Year Review
Objective : To examine the rate of psychotic and mood-congruent psychotic side effects of stimulant medications in children treated for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) . Method : A chart review was completed of all children diagnosed with ADHD in an outpatient clinic from January 1989 to March 1995 . Results : Over 5 years , 192 children were diagnosed with ADHD . Ninety-eight children received treatment at the clinic with stimulants .  Six children developed psychotic or mood-congruent psychotic symptoms during treatment . Children on medication were followed for an average of 1 year and 9 months . Conclusions : Awareness of the potential for psychotic side effects from stimulant medications is important when prescribing for children . A large prospect i ve study would be useful to predict the frequency and classification of the side effects in children
Results suggest there is moderate-to-high-level evidence that combined pharmacological and behavioral interventions , and pharmacological interventions alone can be effective in managing the core ADHD symptoms and academic performance at 14 months .
However , the effect size may decrease beyond this period .
This review has highlighted the paucity and limitations of the evidence investigating the long-term outcomes of recommended interventions for managing ADHD symptoms .
There is little evidence to suggest that the effects observed over the relatively short term are maintained throughout longer periods of impairment .
PURPOSE To systematic ally identify and review the currently available evidence on the long-term outcomes of recommended attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) interventions following r and omized controlled trials with children and young people .