title: Efficacy of methylphenidate in bulimia nervosa comorbid with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder: a case report.
abstract: This case describes the beneficial effect on the binge eating component of bulimia nervosa of methylphenidate, which was prescribed to treat comorbid attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Possible mechanisms of action are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital, School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles 90024-1759, USA.
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Schweickert
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Strober
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Moskowitz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology; D002032:Bulimia / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015897:Comorbidity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008774:Methylphenidate / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D008774:Methylphenidate