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methylphenidate and Atypical Cluster Headache

methylphenidate has been researched along with Atypical Cluster Headache in 1 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The authors report rapid cluster headache relief in a 43-year-old man with a 5-year history of refractory cluster headache."1.30Cluster headache management with methylphenidate (Ritalin). ( Mellick, GA; Mellick, LB, 1998)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Mellick, GA1
Mellick, LB1

Other Studies

1 other study available for methylphenidate and Atypical Cluster Headache

ArticleYear
Cluster headache management with methylphenidate (Ritalin).
    Headache, 1998, Volume: 38, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Cluster Headache; Humans; Male; Methylphenidate

1998