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Methylphenidate May be Related to Muscle Pain, Cramps and Stiffness: Two Case Reports

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This report raises attention to a possible underrecognized and underreported muscular symptoms, such as pain, stiffness and cramps associated with the use of psychostimulants and that were observed in two adult patients, one male and one female, with improvement of the complaints after withdrawal of the medication.

Source: InterAmerican Journal of Medicine and Health

DOI: 10.31005/iajmh.v8i.253

Author: Paulo Afonso Mei

Institution: Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic

Language: English

Topic: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410868869