Friday, December 18, 2009
Anti-Seizure Med May Help Control ADHD-Related Aggression
Researchers have discovered that the anti-seizure drug divalproex may help control overly aggressive behaviors in children with ADHD.
A Dec. 14 Reuters Health article provided the following details about the divalproex study, which conducted at New York’s Stony Brook University School of Medicine:
A Dec. 14 Reuters Health article provided the following details about the divalproex study, which conducted at New York’s Stony Brook University School of Medicine:
- Half of the children received divalproex in addition to their regular ADHD treatment, while half received a placebo, or inactive, pill, plus their usual medications.
- All of the children's families had weekly behavioral therapy.
- Three of the children either left the study before it was completed, or could not be found for follow-up testing.
- Eight of 14 patients in the divalproex group exhibited less aggressive behavior, compared to just 2 of 13 in the placebo group.
- Although the drug was generally well-tolerated, some children taking it experienced feelings of sadness and trouble falling asleep.
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posted by 4adhd.com at 12:23 AM








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