Ropinirole in a Child With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Restless Legs Syndrome

A 6-year-old male being treated with limited efficacy by methylphenidate immediate release for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder also presented with sleep disruption due to potential restless legs/periodic limb movement syndrome. Treatment with the dopamine agonist ropinirole resulted in a si...

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Published in:Pediatric neurology 2005-05, Vol.32 (5), p.350-351
Main Authors: Konofal, Eric, Arnulf, Isabelle, Lecendreux, Michel, Mouren, Marie-Christine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - complications
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - drug therapy
Attention deficit disorders. Hyperactivity
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Child clinical studies
Dopamine Agonists - administration & dosage
Humans
Indoles - administration & dosage
Male
Medical sciences
Nervous system (semeiology, syndromes)
Nervous system as a whole
Neurology
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Restless Legs Syndrome - complications
Restless Legs Syndrome - drug therapy
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Summary:A 6-year-old male being treated with limited efficacy by methylphenidate immediate release for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder also presented with sleep disruption due to potential restless legs/periodic limb movement syndrome. Treatment with the dopamine agonist ropinirole resulted in a significant improvement in both his attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms and sleep problems.
ISSN:0887-8994
1873-5150
DOI:10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2004.11.007