Case Report: Treatment of a Comorbid Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder With Psychostimulants

Introduction: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common disease in childhood and adolescence. In about 60% of pediatric patients, the symptoms persist into adulthood. Treatment guidelines for adult ADHD patients suggest multimodal therapy consisting of psychostimulants and psychotherapy. Many adult ADHD patients also suffer from psychiatric comorbidities, among others obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The treatment of the comorbidity of ADHD and OCD remains challenging as…

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