methylphenidate has been researched along with Dysthymic Disorder in 3 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.
Dysthymic Disorder: Chronically depressed mood that occurs for most of the day more days than not for at least 2 years. The required minimum duration in children to make this diagnosis is 1 year. During periods of depressed mood, at least 2 of the following additional symptoms are present: poor appetite or overeating, insomnia or hypersomnia, low energy or fatigue, low self-esteem, poor concentration or difficulty making decisions, and feelings of hopelessness. (DSM-IV)
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "The authors attempted to treat Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) suboptimally responsive to one of the newer (second-generation) antidepressants by augmentation with a psychostimulant medication." | 1.30 | Psychostimulant augmentation of second generation antidepressants: a case series. ( Anand, VS; Masand, PS; Tanquary, JF, 1998) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (33.33) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 2 (66.67) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Janowsky, DS | 1 |
| Wolf, U | 1 |
| Golombek, U | 1 |
| Diefenbacher, A | 1 |
| Masand, PS | 1 |
| Anand, VS | 1 |
| Tanquary, JF | 1 |
1 review available for methylphenidate and Dysthymic Disorder
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Depression and dysphoria effects on the interpersonal perception of negative and positive moods and caring relationships: effects of antidepressants, amphetamine, and methylphenidate.
Topics: Amphetamine; Antidepressive Agents; Anxiety Disorders; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Clinical T | 2003 |
2 other studies available for methylphenidate and Dysthymic Disorder
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
[Diagnosis and treatment of the attention-deficit/hyperactivity syndrome (ADHS) in adults with drug addiction in in-patient and out-patient setting].
Topics: Adult; Alcoholism; Ambulatory Care; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Borderline Person | 2006 |
Psychostimulant augmentation of second generation antidepressants: a case series.
Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Depressive Disor | 1998 |