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methylphenidate and Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic

methylphenidate has been researched along with Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic in 4 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.

Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic: A syndrome characterized by persistent or recurrent fatigue, diffuse musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbances, and subjective cognitive impairment of 6 months duration or longer. Symptoms are not caused by ongoing exertion; are not relieved by rest; and result in a substantial reduction of previous levels of occupational, educational, social, or personal activities. Minor alterations of immune, neuroendocrine, and autonomic function may be associated with this syndrome. There is also considerable overlap between this condition and FIBROMYALGIA. (From Semin Neurol 1998;18(2):237-42; Ann Intern Med 1994 Dec 15;121(12): 953-9)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Fatigue scores fell significantly during methylphenidate intake in comparison with baseline (mean difference: -0."9.12Does methylphenidate reduce the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome? ( Blockmans, D; Bobbaers, H; Persoons, P; Van Houdenhove, B, 2006)
"Fatigue scores fell significantly during methylphenidate intake in comparison with baseline (mean difference: -0."5.12Does methylphenidate reduce the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome? ( Blockmans, D; Bobbaers, H; Persoons, P; Van Houdenhove, B, 2006)
"Treatment with methylphenidate resulted in complete resolution of symptoms in two patients and significant improvement in the other two."1.29Consideration of narcolepsy in the differential diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome. ( Ambrogetti, A; Olson, LG, 1994)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (25.00)18.2507
2000's2 (50.00)29.6817
2010's1 (25.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Blockmans, D2
Persoons, P2
Van Houdenhove, B1
Bobbaers, H1
Valdizán Usón, JR1
Idiazábal Alecha, MA1
Ambrogetti, A1
Olson, LG1

Reviews

1 review available for methylphenidate and Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic

ArticleYear
Diagnostic and treatment challenges of chronic fatigue syndrome: role of immediate-release methylphenidate.
    Expert review of neurotherapeutics, 2008, Volume: 8, Issue:6

    Topics: Central Nervous System Stimulants; Delayed-Action Preparations; Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic; Humans; M

2008

Trials

2 trials available for methylphenidate and Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic

ArticleYear
Long-term methylphenidate intake in chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Acta clinica Belgica, 2016, Volume: 71, Issue:6

    Topics: Activities of Daily Living; Adult; Cross-Over Studies; Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors; Dose-Response Rel

2016
Does methylphenidate reduce the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome?
    The American journal of medicine, 2006, Volume: 119, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Affect; Attention; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Cross-Over Studies; Double-Blind Method

2006

Other Studies

1 other study available for methylphenidate and Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic

ArticleYear
Consideration of narcolepsy in the differential diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome.
    The Medical journal of Australia, 1994, Apr-04, Volume: 160, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Diagnosis, Differential; Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic; Female; Humans; Male; Methylphenidat

1994