COMBINATION OF TREATMENTS FOR ATTENTION-DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER IN ADULTS

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作者
RATEY, JJ
GREENBERG, MS
LINDEM, KJ
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[1] HARVARD UNIV,SCH MED,DEPT PSYCHIAT,BOSTON,MA 02115
[2] NEW ENGLAND DEACONESS HOSP,PSYCHOL SERV,BOSTON,MA 02215
[3] HARVARD UNIV,SCH MED,PSYCHIAT SECT,BOSTON,MA 02115
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10.1097/00005053-199111000-00009
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要
Three adults with DSM-III-R diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder were treated with a combination of a psychostimulant and nadolol. Previous treatment with only a psychostimulant had not been effective or had not been tolerated. The combination treatment resulted in an increase in attention and focusing capacities, along with a decrease in anxiety, impulsiveness, and somatic discomfort. These improvements suggest an effective regimen for treatment-resistant adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
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