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methylphenidate and Anorexia Nervosa

methylphenidate has been researched along with Anorexia Nervosa in 6 studies

Methylphenidate: A central nervous system stimulant used most commonly in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER in children and for NARCOLEPSY. Its mechanisms appear to be similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. The d-isomer of this drug is referred to as DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE.
methylphenidate : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of the two threo isomers of methyl phenyl(piperidin-2-yl)acetate. A central stimulant and indirect-acting sympathomimetic, is used (generally as the hydrochloride salt) in the treatment of hyperactivity disorders in children and for the treatment of narcolepsy.
methyl phenyl(piperidin-2-yl)acetate : A amino acid ester that is methyl phenylacetate in which one of the hydrogens alpha to the carbonyl group is replaced by a piperidin-2-yl group.

Anorexia Nervosa: An eating disorder that is characterized by the lack or loss of APPETITE, known as ANOREXIA. Other features include excess fear of becoming OVERWEIGHT; BODY IMAGE disturbance; significant WEIGHT LOSS; refusal to maintain minimal normal weight; and AMENORRHEA. This disorder occurs most frequently in adolescent females. (APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 1994)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Increased research focusing on the eating disorders has put the clinician on firmer ground when choosing appropriate psychopharmacologic treatments."2.37Pharmacologic treatment of eating disorders. ( Gwirtsman, H; Jimerson, DC; Kaye, W; Weintraub, M, 1984)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19904 (66.67)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (33.33)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
JOHNSEN, G1
Mohammadi, MR1
Ghanizadeh, A1
Alaghband-Rad, J1
Tehranidoost, M1
Mesgarpour, B1
Soori, H1
Gwirtsman, H1
Kaye, W1
Weintraub, M1
Jimerson, DC1
Lena, SM1
Chidambaram, U1
Panarella, C1
Sambasivan, K1
Silver, LB1

Reviews

2 reviews available for methylphenidate and Anorexia Nervosa

ArticleYear
Pharmacologic treatment of eating disorders.
    The Psychiatric clinics of North America, 1984, Volume: 7, Issue:4

    Topics: Anorexia Nervosa; Anticonvulsants; Antidepressive Agents; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Central

1984
The neurologic learning disability syndrome.
    American family physician, 1971, Volume: 4, Issue:1

    Topics: Anorexia Nervosa; Anxiety; Attention; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Brain Damage, C

1971

Trials

1 trial available for methylphenidate and Anorexia Nervosa

ArticleYear
Selegiline in comparison with methylphenidate in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder children and adolescents in a double-blind, randomized clinical trial.
    Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology, 2004,Fall, Volume: 14, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Anorexia Nervosa; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Child; Double-Blind Met

2004

Other Studies

3 other studies available for methylphenidate and Anorexia Nervosa

ArticleYear
[CLINICAL ASPECTS OF MODEL PSYCHOSES].
    Nordisk psykiatrisk tidsskrift. Nordic journal of psychiatry, 1964, Volume: 18

    Topics: Anorexia Nervosa; Convulsive Therapy; Hospitals, Psychiatric; Humans; Insulin; Lysergic Acid Diethyl

1964
Cognitive factors in anorexia nervosa: a case history.
    The International journal of eating disorders, 2001, Volume: 30, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Anorexia Nervosa; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Central Nervous System

2001
Methylphenidate (Ritalin).
    The Medical letter on drugs and therapeutics, 1969, May-30, Volume: 11, Issue:11

    Topics: Anorexia Nervosa; Antidepressive Agents; Anxiety; Depression; Humans; Methylphenidate; Sleep Initiat

1969