The Effectiveness of Methylphenidate in the Treatment of Encopresis Independent from Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms.

Author: Omer Faruk AKCA ¹ ; Savas YILMAZ
Author Information

1. Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram School of Medicine, Konya, Turkey. dromerakca@gmail.com
Publication Type:Case Report
Keywords: Methylphenidate; Atomoxetine; Encopresis; Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
MeSH: Encopresis*; Humans; Methylphenidate*; Atomoxetine Hydrochloride
From:Psychiatry Investigation 2015;12(1):150-151
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
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.