Clonidine and methylphenidate were effective for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children with comorbid tics: Commentary

Evidence-Based Mental Health

Volumn 5, Issue 4, 2002, Pages 122-

  Goldberg, Jeremy ^a  

^a MCMASTER UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

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EID: 33748257665     PISSN: 13620347     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1136/ebmh.5.4.122     Document Type: Note

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