New Data Stress Caution When Dosing Modified-Release Clonidine for ADHD: Presented at AACAP

Doctor’s Guide -- NEW YORK -- November 3, 2010 -- When used in conjunction with stimulants such as amphetamine and methylphenidate, the new extended-release formulation of clonidine may only be effective in children when given in an intermediate dosage, according to research presented here at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP).