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Treatment of hypersomnolence in myotonic dystrophy with a CNS stimulant
Author(s) -
van De Meché Frans G. A.,
Boogaard Jan M.,
van Den Berg Bart
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
muscle and nerve
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.025
H-Index - 145
eISSN - 1097-4598
pISSN - 0148-639X
DOI - 10.1002/mus.880090410
Subject(s) - myotonic dystrophy , methylphenidate , stimulant , medicine , anesthesia , pediatrics , psychiatry , attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
A 42‐year‐old man with myotonic dystrophy developed severe hypersomnolence during the year prior to admission for acute respiratory insufficiency. However, his hypersomnolence could be attributed to a central dysfunction, and during a follow‐up period of 3 years, was successfully treated with methylphenidate.