Methylphenidate-induced Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Sharath Vishwaraj

doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10045-0028

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Methylphenidate-induced Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Sharath Vishwaraj

Citation Information : Vishwaraj S. Methylphenidate-induced Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. J Med Sci 2016; 2 (1):21-22.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10045-0028

Published Online: 01-03-2016

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood psychiatric disorders. It is most often treated with methylphenidate (MPH). A 6-year-old male with ADHD was started on MPH. He developed severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which lasted for 1 day and was self-limiting. There was complete remission on stopping MPH, without any specific treatment for OCD.

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Bavle A, Vishwaraj S. Methylphenidate- induced Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. J Med Sci 2016;2(1):21-22.

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