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Methylphenidate in Tardive Dyskinesia [PDF]

open access: possibleAmerican Journal of Psychiatry, 1973
Methylphenidate, an amphetamine-like central nervous system (CNS) stimulant used successfully in reversing acute neuroleptic-induced neurological symptoms, was given in a placebo-controlled study to 17 patients with tardive dyskinesia. On global ratings three subjects were improved, six showed an increase in symptoms, and eight showed no changes.
William E. Fann   +2 more
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A Profile of Methylphenidate Exposures

Journal of Toxicology: Clinical Toxicology, 2000
Methylphenidate is prescribed commonly for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. An estimated 2.8% of US youths aged 5 to 18 years use it for the management of this disorder. Despite the widespread use of methylphenidate, the demographics and outcome of intentional and unintentional exposures to methylphenidate have not been described.
Rebecca Foley   +3 more
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Sensitization of mice to methylphenidate

Psychopharmacology, 1982
Mice that received five daily injection of methylphenidate HCl, 10-75 mg/kg, showed an increased running response to methylphenidate, cocaine, and amphetamine. Sensitization to methylphenidate persisted for at least 50 days. Repeated IP injections of methylphenidate into mice with unilateral striatal lesions increased ipsilateral turning in response to
Shuster, L   +3 more
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Treatment of Apathy With Methylphenidate

The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 2007
Apathy is a common condition that transcends psychiatric diagnoses. Its treatment is not well studied. The authors present four cases of apathy treated with a regimen of methylphenidate. Significant improvement in apathy and its sub-domains (motivation, novelty, and persistence) were noted.
Prasad R. Padala   +3 more
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Misuse of Methylphenidate

2015
This chapter reviews methylphenidate misuse, abuse, dependence, diversion, and malingering associated with its use as a prescription medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and the nonmedical use linked to its stimulant effects. Methylphenidate-induced regional elevations in brain dopamine appear to be integral to both efficacy in ...
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The Use of Methylphenidate in Michigan

Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, 1995
To describe the epidemiologic findings associated with the use of methylphenidate hydrochloride among children aged 0 to 19 years in Michigan.A population-based data set of all prescriptions filed with the Michigan Triplicate Prescription Program during February and March 1992 was analyzed, maintaining complete anonymity.State of Michigan.All patients ...
James R. Jetton   +3 more
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Methylphenidate (OROS??Formulation)

CNS Drugs, 2001
Methylphenidate is a CNS stimulant that is thought to block the reuptake of dopamine and noradrenaline (norepinephrine) into the presynaptic neuron. A sustained release (OROS formulation of the drug has been developed for use in children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Blair Jarvis   +2 more
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AMPHETAMINE AND METHYLPHENIDATE PSYCHOSIS

Biochemical Pharmacology, 1973
Publisher Summary This chapter discusses the amphetamine and methylphenidate psychosis. A total of 17 actively ill schizophrenic patients, who were in good health without cardiovascular or other physical illness were administered active drug by a single injection, preceded and followed by placebo injections every 5 min.
David S. Janowsky   +3 more
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Methylphenidate for Giggle Incontinence

Journal of Urology, 2009
Giggle incontinence or enuresis risoria is a socially embarrassing problem characterized by involuntary and complete bladder emptying in response to laughter. To our knowledge the cause of giggle incontinence is unknown, although a functional relationship to cataplexy was suggested.
Stephen A. Zderic   +4 more
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EVALUATION OF METHYLPHENIDATE

Journal of the American Medical Association, 1959
To the Editor:— I read with interest the article, "Double-Blind Evaluation of Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Hydrochloride" by Darvill, inThe Journal, April 11, page 1739, because I am conducting a study of this drug in outpatient psychiatric patients, as an adjuvant to psychotherapy.
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