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Study Finds ADHD Drugs May Impact Kids' Weight
An Australian study has shown that some medications used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can lead to a significant weight loss in children, especially during the first year of treatment. The study found that children taking Dextamfetamine lose an average of three pounds during the first three months, compared to just half a pound among those taking Methylphenidate, with no changes observed in their height growth rate. These findings are important for selecting the appropriate medication while monitoring the child's growth, especially given the widespread prevalence of the disorder in the group of over one hundred children on whom the study was conducted.
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