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EXPERT REVIEW OF NEUROTHERAPEUTICS
Volume 14, Issue 5, Pages 473-479Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1586/14737175.2014.904748
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psychostimulants; weight management; weight; diet; attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
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Increasing attention is being paid to the relationship between attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obesity. While most available research focused on determining the extent of the association between ADHD and obesity, a few studies have examined the clinical implications of diagnosing/treating ADHD in individuals with obesity. Here, we provide a narrative review of studies addressing the impact of ADHD, or its treatment, in individuals with obesity. Reviewed studies suggest that ADHD impedes the successful treatment of obesity in individuals with comorbid ADHD and obesity. Preliminary evidence also suggests that ADHD treatment might significantly increase the effectiveness of weight management strategies. We discuss the limitations of the reviewed studies and provide suggestions for future research in the field.
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