Stuttering worsened with atomoxetine treatment in a child with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder
Abstract
Stuttering; is defined as a deterioration in the fluency and timing of speech that can occur at any age, and which is inappropriate to the individual’s age and language skills. Several factors play a role in its etiology. Medications are one such factor. Atomoxetine is a drug that is frequently employed and well- tolerated in the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents. Stuttering is not a common side- effect when using atomoxetine. This report describes, a seven-year-old patient whose stuttering worsened significantly during atomoxetine use. This case is reported due to the scarcity of cases in which stuttering worsened during the use of atomoxetine.
Keywords
Stuttering, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Atomoxetine
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