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The effect of central nervous system stimulants on tourette syndrome
Author(s) -
Golden Gerald S.
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
annals of neurology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.764
H-Index - 296
eISSN - 1531-8249
pISSN - 0364-5134
DOI - 10.1002/ana.410020113
Subject(s) - methylphenidate , tourette syndrome , central nervous system , medicine , pediatrics , central nervous system disease , anesthesia , neuroscience , psychiatry , psychology , attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
A survey of patients with Tourette syndrome uncovered 32 who had been exposed to central nervous system stimulants. In 17 (53%) of these patients, symptoms were markedly accentuated by the drugs. Two patients whose Tourette syndrome developed suddenly when methylphenidate was administered are also reported.