Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, methylphenidate, and epilepsy. Issue 1 (21st December 2004)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tan, M; Appleton, R
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 90:Issue 1(2005)
• Page Start: 57
• Page End: 59
• Publication Date: 2004-12-21
• Subjects: ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder -- AED, antiepileptic activity -- CAE, childhood onset absence epilepsy -- EEG, electroencephalogram; attention deficit -- hyperactivity -- epilepsy -- methylphenidate; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/adc.2003.048504
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-9888

Abstract

Abstract : Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterised by inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. The DSM-IV diagnosis of ADHD requires the presence of six of nine items or features that must have been present for at least six months, to have had an onset before 7 years of age, and to have resulted in significant distress or impairment.1 In the general population, the prevalence of ADHD is approximately 5%.2 There is a high co-morbidity of epilepsy and attentional and behavioural problems, 3, 4 including ADHD, and it has been estimated that at least 20% of patients with epilepsy may present with features of ADHD.5