[Methylphenidate-induced psychosis in a young adult with newly diagnosed ADHD: A case report]

Laeknabladid. 2023 Jul;109(708):346-349. doi: 10.17992/lbl.2023.0708.753.
[Article in Icelandic]

Abstract

In view of the ongoing rise of ADHD prescriptions among adults in Iceland, it is important that doctors are aware that psychosis is a rare but at times a serious adverse reaction to such treatment. In 2022 5% of adults were prescribed medication to treat ADHD in Iceland. In this case report we present a case of methylphenidate-induced psychosis in a young man with no previous history of psychotic episodes who required admission to the psychiatric intensive care unit.

Keywords: ADHD; methylphenidate; psychosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity* / diagnosis
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity* / drug therapy
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Iceland / epidemiology
  • Male
  • Methylphenidate* / adverse effects
  • Psychotic Disorders* / diagnosis
  • Psychotic Disorders* / drug therapy
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Methylphenidate
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants