Discontinuation of ADHD medication more common in children with underweight

 ADHD in the News 2025-11-20


Children who are underweight are more likely to stop taking their ADHD medication within a year. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg on methylphenidate, a common pharmacological treatment in ADHD. Behind the discontinuations are clear differences in dosage that can also be linked to gender and age.