hrp0082p1-d2-158 | Growth (1) | ESPE2014

Effects of Methylphenidate on Growth and Appetite in Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Patients

Gurbuz Fatih , Gurbuz Berrak Bilginer , Celik Gonca , Yildirim Veli , Ucakturk Ahmet , Mengen Eda , Topaloglu Ali Kemal , Yuksel Bilgin

Background: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common psychiatric problems of adolescent and childhood. Methylphenidate is a psychostimulant drug in use of attention-deficit hyperactivity treatment as a first choice modality.Objective and hypotheses: The aim of this study is to evaluate the levels of leptin, ghrelin and nesfatin-1 in relation to slowdown in growth and poor appetite.Method: Total of 8...