Table 4.

Reasons for drug combination among 21 long-term follow-up patients in group COM

Reason for combination	Number of commentsa
Untoward effects
Depressive mood	4
Irritability	4
Appetite loss	3
Psychotic change	2
Somatic symptoms	2
[Blunting of effect] Zombie like changes	1
Less effective with enough dosage for body weight	7
Associated disorders	6
Non-ADHD symptom control	3

COM, combined use of methylphenidate and atomoxetine; ADHD, attention-deficiency/hyperactivity disorder.

^aComments about the reason for combination can be duplicated per person.