Children with certain dopamine system gene variants respond better to ADHD drug

Friday, October 21, 2011 - 09:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Children with certain dopamine system gene variants have an improved response to methylphenidate - the most commonly prescribed medication for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - in a finding that could help eliminate the guesswork from prescribing effective medications for children with ADHD.

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