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Long-Term Safety and Effectiveness of Mixed Amphetamine Salts Extended Release in Adults With ADHD

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 November 2014

Joseph Biederman ,
Thomas J. Spencer ,
Timothy E. Wilens ,
Richard H. Weisler ,
Stephanie C. Read  and
Simon J. Tulloch
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Abstract

Objective: Assess the long-term safety and effectiveness of mixed amphetamine salts extended release (MAS XR) in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) combined subtype.

Methods: A 24-month, open-label extension of a 4-week, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, forced–dose-escalation study of MAS XR in adults (≥ 18 years of age) with ADHD. The 223 enrolled subjects started treatment at 20 mgl day for 1 week, with subsequent titration up to 60 mgl day for optimal therapeutic effects. At monthly visits, efficacy was assessed based on the ADHD Rating Scale IV (ADHD-RS-N). Safety assessments included spontaneously reported adverse events, laboratory assessments, and monitoring of vital signs.

Findings: ADHD symptoms significantly improved for all subjects as measured by change from baseline in mean ADHD-RS-IV total scores (-7.2±13.04 unit points; P<.001); this was sustained for up to 24 months. The most common treatment-related adverse events were dry mouth (43% of subjects reporting at least one occurrence), infection (33%), insomnia (32%), anorexia/decreased appetite (32%), headache (30%), and nervousness (26%). Most adverse events were mild to moderate in intensity.

Conclusion: Treatment with MAS XR 20–60 mgl day for adult ADHD was generally well tolerated and was associated with sustained symptomatic improvement for up to 24 months.

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CNS Spectrums , Volume 10 , Issue S20: Mixed Amphetamine Salts Extended Release for the Treatment of ADHD in Adults: Current Evidence , December 2005 , pp. 16 - 25
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2005

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