Page last updated: 2024-10-31

methylphenidate and Incipient Schizophrenia

methylphenidate has been researched along with Incipient Schizophrenia in 2 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 diagnosis of attention deficit disorder, residual type, should be considered in patients with prominent complaints of impulsivity, restlessness, emotional lability, and hot temper who do not suffer from schizophrenia or major mood disorder and do not have symptoms of schizotypal or borderline personality disorders."2.66A controlled study of methylphenidate in the treatment of attention deficit disorder, residual type, in adults. ( Reimherr, FW; Ward, M; Wender, PH; Wood, D, 1985)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Klar, H1
Siever, LJ1
Wender, PH1
Reimherr, FW1
Wood, D1
Ward, M1

Reviews

1 review available for methylphenidate and Incipient Schizophrenia

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

    Topics: Anticonvulsants; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Antipsychotic Agents; Antisocial Personality Diso

1984

Trials

1 trial available for methylphenidate and Incipient Schizophrenia

ArticleYear
A controlled study of methylphenidate in the treatment of attention deficit disorder, residual type, in adults.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1985, Volume: 142, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Borderline Personality Disorder; Clinical Tria

1985