Table 1.
Characteristic | Atomoxetine | Methylphenidate | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Age mean (SD) | |||
Gender n(%) | |||
Male | 1030 (79.8) | 973(75.4) | 2003(77.6) |
Female | 260(20.2) | 317(25.6) | 577 (22.4) |
Ethnic origin | |||
Caucasian | 871 (61.8) | 946 (72.7) | 1817(67.0) |
Others | 539 (38.2) | 355 (27.3) | 894(33.0) |
ADHD subtype | |||
Hyperactive/impulsive | 19 (2.3) | 11 (2.0) | 30 (2.2) |
Inattentive | 191 (23.3) | 152 (28.3) | 343(25.3) |
combined | 609 (74.4) | 374 (69.7) | 983 (72.5) |
Prior stimulant use- yes | 544 (55.0) | 528 (41.4) | 1072 (47.4) |
Comorbid oppositional defiant disorder | 273 (39.0) | 134 (31.1) | 407(36.0) |