Changes of urine dihydroxyphenylglycol to norepinephrine ratio in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treated with atomoxetine

• Published in: Journal of child neurology Vol. 26; no. 1; p. 31
• Main Authors: Montoya, Alonso, Escobar, Rodrigo, García-Polavieja, María J, Lachno, D Richard, Alda, José Ángel, Artigas, Josep, Cardo, Esther, García, Marta, Gastaminza, Xavier, Gilaberte, Inmaculada
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.01.2011
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors - therapeutic use; Atomoxetine Hydrochloride; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - drug therapy; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - urine; Child; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Male; Methoxyhydroxyphenylglycol - analogs & derivatives; Methoxyhydroxyphenylglycol - urine; Norepinephrine - urine; Pilot Projects; Propylamines - therapeutic use; Treatment Outcome

This study investigated changes in the urine dihydroxyphenylglycol to norepinephrine ratio in patients with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treated with atomoxetine. The possible relationship with clinical response was also explored. Newly ADHD diagnosed, treatment-naïve children or...