Journal of Sleep Disorders & Therapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0277
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2167-0277
+44 1478 350008
Sabzali P
West Indies
Research Article
Comparison of Risperidone and Melatonin Effects in Methylphenidate Treated Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder for Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Author(s): Gholami Damian F, Mahmoodi Gharaie J, Sabzali P, Darabi F and Haji Seyed Javadi PGholami Damian F, Mahmoodi Gharaie J, Sabzali P, Darabi F and Haji Seyed Javadi P
Objectives: Some studies reported a significant improvement in sleep parameters by melatonin therapy in children with ADHD. Utilizing risperidone along with stimulants is another pharmacologic approach for ADHD treatment. In this study we investigated the effect of melatonin and risperidone on sleep disorders in children with ADHD and compared their effectiveness as well.
Methods & Methods: 29 patient aged 6 years to 12 years old with ADHD were randomly divided into two groups based on file number: either received melatonin (3 mg to 6 mg) combined with Ritalin or received risperidone (0.25mg to 0.5 mg) combined with Ritalin in a single blind randomized clinical trial. Assessments were performed at baseline and were repeated at 2 and 4 weeks after beginning of the treatment.
Results: In risperidone group signifi.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-0277.1000273