Risk of Suicidal Events in Youths Taking Atomoxetine Compared with Those on Methylphenidate; An Observational Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Stimulants such as methylphenidate and atomoxetine, a nonstimulant norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, are approved for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Associations between the use of methylphenidate or atomoxetine with suicidal ideation and suicide-relat...

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Main Authors: Padideh Ghaeli, Javad Mahmoudi-Gharaei, Leila Kouti, Alia Shakiba, Reza Hazara, Abbas Alimadadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Research Center for Rational Use of Drugs (RCRUD) 2021-12-01
Series:Journal of Pharmaceutical Care
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Online Access:https://jpc.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jpc/article/view/425