title: Acute myocardial infarction related to methylphenidate for adult attention deficit disorder.
abstract: Adult Attention Deficit Disorder is increasingly diagnosed and treated. Psychostimulant medications, such as methylphenidate, are commonly prescribed for this condition, but the long-term safety of such medications in an adult population is unknown at present. Because these medications are closely related to amphetamines, it is expected that toxic side effects would be similar. We present the case of a 27-year-old man who suffered an acute myocardial infarction due to coronary vasospasm related to use of methylphenidate complicated by concomitant use of pseudoephedrine.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiovascular Services, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi 39216, USA.
authors.forename: Jan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: James R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Thompson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003329:Coronary Vasospasm / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008774:Methylphenidate / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D008774:Methylphenidate