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α2-Adrenergic Agonists or Stimulants for Preschool-Age Children With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

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Abstract
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is diagnosed in approximately 2.4% of preschool-age children. Stimulants are recommended as first-line medication treatment. However, up to 25% of preschool-age children with ADHD are treated with α2-adrenergic agonist medications, despite minimal evidence about their efficacy or adverse effects in this age range.

Year of Publication
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2021
Journal
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JAMA
Volume
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325
Issue
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20
Number of Pages
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2067-2075
Date Published
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2021
ISSN Number
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0098-7484
URL
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https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/10.1001/jama.2021.6118
DOI
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10.1001/jama.2021.6118
Short Title
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JAMA
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