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Methylphenidate still first line, but combination treatment often required in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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Methylphenidate still first line, but combination treatment often required in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Drugs Ther. Perspect 13, 8–12 (1999). https://doi.org/10.2165/00042310-199913030-00004

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