Lacunar Stroke Associated with Methylphenidate Abuse

Author(s):  
Hamid Sadeghian

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.

1989 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 497-502 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florence Levy

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.


2014 ◽  
Vol 103 (8) ◽  
pp. 868-878 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monika Equit ◽  
Anna Becker ◽  
Diana El Khatib ◽  
Mathias Rubly ◽  
Nicolas Becker ◽  
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