| Literature DB >> 268954 |
Abstract
A survey of patients with Tourette syndrome uncovered 32 who had been exposed to central nervous system stimulants. In 17 (53%) of these patients, symptoms were markedly accentuated by the drugs. Two patients whose Tourette syndrome developed suddenly when methylphenidate was administered are also reported.Entities:
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Year: 1977 PMID: 268954 DOI: 10.1002/ana.410020113
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Neurol ISSN: 0364-5134 Impact factor: 10.422