Methylphenidate | Atomoxetine | Amphetamine drugs | ||||
Reports | % | Reports | % | Reports | % | |
Total | 221 | 100.0 | 115 | 100 | 169 | 100 |
Age (years) | ||||||
13–17 | 147 | 66.5 | 66 | 57.4 | 73 | 43.2 |
18–25 | 74 | 33.5 | 49 | 42.6 | 96 | 56.8 |
Sex | ||||||
Female | 75 | 34.0 | 30 | 26.1 | 59 | 34.9 |
Male | 146 | 66.0 | 85 | 73.9 | 110 | 65.1 |
ADHD indication | 119 | 53.8 | 66 | 57.4 | 105 | 62.1 |
Continent | ||||||
Africa | 4 | 1.8 | 2 | 1.7 | 0 | 0.0 |
Americas | 75 | 34.0 | 74 | 64.3 | 150 | 88.8 |
Asia | 15 | 6.8 | 3 | 2.6 | 0 | 0.0 |
Europe | 124 | 56.0 | 31 | 27.0 | 16 | 9.4 |
Oceania | 3 | 1.4 | 5 | 4.3 | 3 | 1.8 |
USA | 59 | 26.7 | 66 | 57.4 | 138 | 81.7 |
Cases reported by healthcare professional | ||||||
Physician | 108 | 48.9 | 57 | 49.6 | 43 | 25.4 |
Pharmacist | 10 | 4.5 | 2 | 1.7 | 11 | 6.5 |
Serious adverse effect | 172 | 77.8 | 66 | 57.4 | 140 | 82.8 |
ADHD, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.