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Use of Stimulants in Patients with Comorbid Anorexia Nervosa and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in a Structured Inpatient Setting.

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Abstract
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Clinicians may be concerned about using psychostimulant medications in patients in whom weight gain is desired because of their potential side effects of appetite suppression and weight loss. This report depicts the successful treatment of 2 adolescent patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in an inpatient eating disorders unit.

Year of Publication
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2021
Journal
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Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP
Volume
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42
Issue
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1
Number of Pages
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61-65
Date Published
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2021
ISSN Number
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0196-206X
URL
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https://doi.org/10.1097/DBP.0000000000000862
DOI
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10.1097/DBP.0000000000000862
Short Title
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J Dev Behav Pediatr
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