title: Methylphenidate for depression in hospice practice: a case series.
abstract: Psychostimulants such as methylphenidate have been used for depression in cancer patients. We report the successful use of methylphenidate to treat depression in 10 consecutive patients with advanced cancer. A rapid onset of effect was noted. Appetite, concentration, fatigue, and sedation also improved in some persons. No severe side effects were noted.
authors.affiliation: The Harry R. Horvitz Center for Palliative Medicine, The Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Homsi
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Walsh
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Nelson
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: LeGrand
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Davis
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003863:Depression / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D017051:Hospice Care / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008774:Methylphenidate / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000379:methods; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D008774:Methylphenidate