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Antihypertensives for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Why It Is Used
These medicines are useful in treating children who have ADHD, especially those who have repetitive muscle movements (Reference tics Opens New Window) or significant problems controlling their impulses and aggression.
- A combination of clonidine and methylphenidate (a stimulant, such as Concerta or Ritalin) has helped some children with difficult behavioral problems.
- Guanfacine may improve attention, impulse control, and irritability.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 14, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Louis Pellegrino, MD - Developmental Pediatrics |
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