By vgreene, 22 May, 2015 Schedule face-to-face F/U by 4th wk of medication to review response and monitor for ADR, pulse, BP, and wt
By vgreene, 22 May, 2015 During 1st mo, titration may be done w/ weekly or biweekly phone call to family
By vgreene, 22 May, 2015 Start @ low dose5 and titrate q3-7days5 to max effect/min side effects [B/S]
By vgreene, 22 May, 2015 If behavioral tx fails/unavailable and mod-severe1 functional disturbance continues, methylphenidate2-4 may be used [B/R]; weigh risks of starting med @ early age vs harms of delayed tx [B/S]
By vgreene, 22 May, 2015 Behavioral tx is 1st line: evidence-based, delivered by parent and/or teacher (parent training in behavior management and/or behavioral classroom interventions) [A/S]
