Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) drugs may cause hallucinations and other psychotic symptoms, with methylphenidate, a drug commonly used for ADHD and narcolepsy.
Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Adult attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition in adults seen as hyperactivity, impulsiveness and reduced attention. ADHD impairs social, academic, neuropsychological and occupational behavior.
Adult attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition in adults seen as hyperactivity, impulsiveness and reduced attention. ADHD impairs social, academic, neuropsychological and occupational behavior.
‘Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are treated with Psycho-stimulants such as methylphenidate, a first-choice drug treatment that increases the risk of psychotic symptoms.’
Clinical studies confirmed safety and effectiveness of the drug and proved that its long-term usage reduces abnormalities in brain structure and function usually associated with ADHD syndrome. Currently around around 5.3 % children and adolescents worldwide suffer from ADHD condition. Psycho-stimulants, including methylphenidate, are first-choice drug treatment. Ramstad and others examined whether methylphenidate increases the risk of psychotic symptoms in children and adolescents affected with the illness.
Although the amount and quality of existing data did not allow them to draw any strong conclusions, their research suggests that possible adverse symptoms may affect around 1.1% to 2.5% of ADHD patients treated with methylphenidate.
The article and its findings are of great importance for patients, physicians and caregivers who should be aware of possible adverse effects of the drug.
In case of appearance of psychotic symptoms during the methylphenidate medication, clinicians should be able to address the problem, reduce or stop stimulant medication and ensure proper treatment.
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