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methylphenidate and Hyperphagia

methylphenidate has been researched along with Hyperphagia 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.

Hyperphagia: Ingestion of a greater than optimal quantity of food.

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)
"The cause of this syndrome is unknown, in some cases a relationship between infectious disease or traumatic brain damage has been postulated."1.28[The Kleine-Levin syndrome]. ( Boer, F; Njiokiktjien, C; Smit, LM; Smith, F; Visscher, F, 1989)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (75.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (25.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Dempsey, M1
Gwirtsman, H1
Kaye, W1
Weintraub, M1
Jimerson, DC1
Lenz, H1
Visscher, F1
Smit, LM1
Smith, F1
Boer, F1
Njiokiktjien, C1

Reviews

1 review available for methylphenidate and Hyperphagia

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

Other Studies

3 other studies available for methylphenidate and Hyperphagia

ArticleYear
A true mystery diagnosis.
    Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association, 2011, Volume: 52, Issue:10

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Confusion; Diagnosis,

2011
[Kleine-Levin-syndrome (author's transl)].
    Wiener medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 1980, Jun-15, Volume: 130, Issue:11

    Topics: Adolescent; Body Water; Disorders of Excessive Somnolence; Feeding and Eating Disorders; Female; Hum

1980
[The Kleine-Levin syndrome].
    Tijdschrift voor kindergeneeskunde, 1989, Volume: 57, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Child; Disorders of Excessive Somnolence; Humans; Hyperphagia; Male; Methylphenidate; Sl

1989