Risk of Suicide Attempts in Adolescents and Young Adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Nationwide Longitudinal Study (2018)

Peer-Reviewed Study · Yu-Shu Huang et al. · April 2018

In 20,574 Taiwanese youths with ADHD and 61,722 matched controls, ADHD predicted any and repeated attempts, but methylphenidate or atomoxetine did not increase attempt risk. Long-term methylphenidate was associated with fewer repeated attempts in men, HR 0.46.

Methylphenidate or atomoxetine treatment did not increase the risk of suicide attempt or repeated suicide attempts.

In 20,574 Taiwanese youths with ADHD and 61,722 matched controls, ADHD predicted any and repeated attempts, but methylphenidate or atomoxetine did not increase attempt risk. Long-term methylphenidate was associated with fewer repeated attempts in men, HR 0.46. Observational claims cohort; outcome was suicide attempts, not completed suicide.

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