ADHD and Methylphenidate Use in Prepubertal Children and BMI and Height at Adulthood

CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: In this cohort study, patients with ADHD, particularly those treated with MPH, had a higher BMI and shorter height at adulthood than individuals without ADHD. Although the observed height difference was clinically small in both sexes and age groups, the findings suggest that long-term MPH exposure may be associated with growth and body composition, highlighting the need for regular monitoring of growth.

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