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methylphenidate and Nocturnal Wandering

methylphenidate has been researched along with Nocturnal Wandering 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
"However, the optimal treatment of somnambulism has not been established."1.51Successful Treatment of Somnambulism With OROS-Methylphenidate. ( Boucetta, S; Desautels, A; Gibbs, SA; Montplaisir, J; Nigam, M; Zadra, A, 2019)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Nigam, M1
Zadra, A1
Boucetta, S1
Gibbs, SA1
Montplaisir, J1
Desautels, A1
Huapaya, LV1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for methylphenidate and Nocturnal Wandering

ArticleYear
Successful Treatment of Somnambulism With OROS-Methylphenidate.
    Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 2019, 11-15, Volume: 15, Issue:11

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Delayed-Action Preparations; Female;

2019
Seven cases of somnambulism induced by drugs.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1979, Volume: 136, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Alcoholism; Amitriptyline; Chlorprothixene; Depression; Drug Therapy, Combination; Ethchlorvy

1979