Effect of stimulants on final adult height.

Natalia M WojnowskiElaine ZhouYoun Hee Jee

Published in: Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM (2022)

For children with ADHD, a significant long-term dose of stimulant treatment should be used with caution to avoid diminishing adult height potential. Pediatric endocrinologists should consider chronic use of stimulants as a factor contributing to reduced adult height.

Keyphrases

body mass index
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
childhood cancer
young adults
climate change
combination therapy
replacement therapy