Lacunar Stroke Associated with Methylphenidate Abuse

2004 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamid Sadeghian
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Cerebral Infarction ◽  
Lacunar Stroke ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Potential Side Effect ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Central Nervous System Stimulant

Background:Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant used for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy and like other psychostimulants has a potential for abuse.Case study:A young man with a cerebral lacunar infarction following chronic oral abuse of methylphenidate is presented.Conclusion:The experience of our patient and a review of the literature suggest that cerebral infarction is a potential side effect of chronic consumption of methylphenidate.

CNS Stimulant Controversies

1989 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 497-502 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florence Levy
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Animal Model ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Central Nervous System Stimulant ◽  
Stimulant Medications ◽  
Cns Stimulant

Controversies in the use of central nervous system stimulant medications in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are discussed. Diagnostic issues, age of optimal use, side effects, effects on learning and ethical considerations are current issues. An animal model for the effects of chronic long-term high dose regimes is proposed.

Central nervous system processing of emotions in children with nocturnal enuresis and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

2014 ◽  
Vol 103 (8) ◽  
pp. 868-878 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monika Equit ◽  
Anna Becker ◽  
Diana El Khatib ◽  
Mathias Rubly ◽  
Nicolas Becker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Nocturnal Enuresis ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder
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