Drug Improves Performance of ADHD Children With Sleep Problems

August 02, 2007 at 4:52 PM Drug News
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The CPT is a standardized computer-administered test in which single letters are presented on a computer screen at two different rates: once per second, once every two seconds or once every four seconds. Over the course of the test, the participant is asked to press a button in response to every signal except the target signal.

The utilized CPT measures included the total number of omissions (missed targets), total number of commissions (false hits), reaction time, reaction time variability, reaction time standard error, risk taking and signal detectability.

Sleep problems, particularly difficulties in initiating and maintaining sleep, are common in children diagnosed with ADHD. ADHD is most commonly treated with stimulant medications, such as MPH.

Parents who suspect that their child might be suffering from a sleep disorder are encouraged to consult with their child’s pediatrician or a sleep specialist.

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labrat(Guest)

09/11/2009

When I was incredibly restless,I used to take methylphenidate at night to get me off to sleep; when I awoke a few hours later, another small dose sent me back to sleep. Replacing caffeinated drinks with decaf coffee, tea etc, did not help.




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