Methylphenidate

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• All META trial participants receive methylphenidate after ADHD diagnosis and dose titration. — Randomised controlled trial on the efficacy of adding cognitive remediation therapy to methylphenidate in adult patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and addictive disorders (META): CRT in ADHD and addiction – META study protocol
• Methylphenidate response varies between patients and may be limited by side effects or early discontinuation. — Randomised controlled trial on the efficacy of adding cognitive remediation therapy to methylphenidate in adult patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and addictive disorders (META): CRT in ADHD and addiction – META study protocol
• Methylphenidate efficacy for adult ADHD is well documented in the article. — Randomised controlled trial on the efficacy of adding cognitive remediation therapy to methylphenidate in adult patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and addictive disorders (META): CRT in ADHD and addiction – META study protocol
• Methylphenidate tolerance is monitored through functional signs, weight, pulse and blood pressure at follow-up visits. — Randomised controlled trial on the efficacy of adding cognitive remediation therapy to methylphenidate in adult patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and addictive disorders (META): CRT in ADHD and addiction – META study protocol
• Methylphenidate has no curative or residual effect after treatment discontinuation according to the article. — Randomised controlled trial on the efficacy of adding cognitive remediation therapy to methylphenidate in adult patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and addictive disorders (META): CRT in ADHD and addiction – META study protocol