Methylphenidate increases serum growth hormone concentrations.
Serum growth hormone (GH) and cortisol concentrations were measured in 12 healthy, young men following oral administration of methylphenidate (20 mgm ) or a placebo. Methylphenidate elicited unequivocal GH elevations in 9 of 12 subjects while only 2 subjects showed GH elevation following placebo. Cortisol concentrations were not affected by methylphenidate.
D000328:Adult; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008774:Methylphenidate; D010919:Placebos; D013997:Time Factors
D010919:Placebos; D008774:Methylphenidate; D013006:Growth Hormone