Long-term methylphenidate use for children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and risk for depression, conduct disorder, and psychotic disorder: a nationwide longitudinal cohort study in South Korea

• Main Authors: Jimyung Park (Author), Dong Yun Lee (Author), Chungsoo Kim (Author), Yo Han Lee (Author), Su-Jin Yang (Author), Sangha Lee (Author), Seong-Ju Kim (Author), Jeewon Lee (Author), Rae Woong Park (Author), Yunmi Shin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Methylphenidate (MPH) is the most frequently prescribed medication for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, the safety of its long-term use remain unclear. In particular, real-world evidence of long-term MPH treatment regarding the risk of de...