The effectiveness of methylphenidate in the treatment of encopresis independent from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms

Several medications are reported to be effective in treatment of encopresis. However, mechanisms of action related to these drugs are not known. We report a patient with ADHD and encopresis whose encopretic signs have disappeared with long acting methylphenidate while they have not changed with atom...

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Published inPsychiatry investigation Vol. 12; no. 1; pp. 150 - 151
Main Authors Akça, Ömer Faruk, Yılmaz, Savaş
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Korea (South) Korean Neuropsychiatric Association 01.01.2015
대한신경정신의학회
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Case Report
정신과학
Atomoxetine
Methylphenidate
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
Encopresis
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Summary:Several medications are reported to be effective in treatment of encopresis. However, mechanisms of action related to these drugs are not known. We report a patient with ADHD and encopresis whose encopretic signs have disappeared with long acting methylphenidate while they have not changed with atomoxetine.
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ISSN:1738-3684
1976-3026
DOI:10.4306/pi.2015.12.1.150