| Central-nervous-system stimulants: appraisal of use in geropsychiatric patients. | |
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PMID: 469149 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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CNS stimulants such as methylphenidate and pentylenetetrazol are currently prescribed for the treatment of aged persons with symptoms of senility. A review of clinical studies conducted with these compounds indicates that firm evidence of efficacy is lacking. Because of the risks associated with high doses of such stimulants in the aged, it would seem that these compounds are of limited utility in geriatric psychiatry. |
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Authors:
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T Crook |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Volume: 27 ISSN: 0002-8614 ISO Abbreviation: J Am Geriatr Soc Publication Date: 1979 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1979-10-26 Completed Date: 1979-10-26 Revised Date: 2008-03-10 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7503062 Medline TA: J Am Geriatr Soc Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 476-7 Citation Subset: IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Humans Mental Disorders / drug therapy* Methylphenidate / adverse effects, therapeutic use* Pentylenetetrazole / adverse effects, therapeutic use* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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113-45-1/Methylphenidate; 54-95-5/Pentylenetetrazole |
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