Abstract
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.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Neurology (clinical),Neurology,General Medicine
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13 articles.
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