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Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee 
February 9, 2006
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
nDiagnostic criteria
q(American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV))
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n> 6 of 9 symptoms of inattention X > 6 mos.
n And/Or
n> 6 of 9 symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity X > 6 mos.
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nOnset prior to age 7 years
nImpairment in more than one setting (e.g., both school and home)
nSocial, academic, or occupational impairment
nSymptoms not accounted for by another mental disorder such as a psychotic disorder, mood disorder, anxiety disorder, etc.
nSubtypes:
qInattentive
qHyperactive-Impulsive
qCombined (most common)
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