Children with ADHD possessing the DRD4 7R allele require higher doses of methylphenidate for symptom improvement and symptom normalization. This pharmacogenetic study demonstrates that the 7-repeat allele of the DRD4 gene VNTR polymorphism correlates with treatment outcomes.
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