title: The effectiveness of methylphenidate in the treatment of encopresis independent from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms.
abstract: Several medications are reported to be effective in treatment of encopresis. However, mechanisms of action related to these drugs are not known. We report a patient with ADHD and encopresis whose encopretic signs have disappeared with long acting methylphenidate while they have not changed with atomoxetine.
authors: Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram School of Medicine, Konya, Turkey.
authors: Ömer Faruk
authors: ÖF
authors: Akça
authors: Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram School of Medicine, Konya, Turkey.
authors: Savaş
authors: S
authors: Yılmaz
keywords: Atomoxetine; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder; Encopresis; Methylphenidate