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Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder in people with epilepsy: diagnosis and implications to the treatment / Transtorno de déficit de atenção e hiperatividade em pessoas com epilepsia: diagnóstico e implicações para o tratamento
Koneski, Julio A. S; Casella, Erasmo B.
  • Koneski, Julio A. S; São Paulo University. Medical School. Department of Neurology. São Paulo. BR
  • Casella, Erasmo B; São Paulo University. Hospital of the Faculty of Medicine. São Paulo. BR
Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 68(1): 107-114, Feb. 2010. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-541199
ABSTRACT
The association between attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and epilepsy can cause significant impact on the social life of affected individuals and their families. Clinical studies suggest that 30-40 percent of people with epilepsy also have ADHD. There are no studies which demonstrate that short or long-term treatment with methylphenidate increases the risk of seizures. Some studies attempt to relate drug interactions between methylphenidate and antiepileptic drugs, but adverse effects of methylphenidate have not been shown clearly. This review presents some neurobiological and physiopathogenic aspects, common to ADHD and epilepsy, from recent research studies, related to pharmacology, neuroimaging and electroencephalography. Possible risk of occurrence of seizures associated with the use of methylphenidate are also discussed.
RESUMO
A associação entre transtorno de déficit de atenção / hiperatividade (TDAH) e epilepsia pode causar importante impacto na vida social dos indivíduos afetados e seus familiares. Estudos clínicos sugerem que 30-40 por cento das pessoas com epilepsia também apresentam TDAH. Não existem publicações que evidenciem que o tratamento a curto ou longo prazo com metilfenidato aumente o risco de ocorrência de crises epilépticas, e alguns estudos procuram relacionar as interações medicamentosas entre o metilfenidato e as drogas antiepilépticas, porém não foram demonstrados os possíveis efeitos do metilfenidato de uma maneira clara. Apresenta-se a seguir, revisão sobre os aspectos neurobiológicos e fisiopatogênicos comuns ao TDAH e epilepsia, a partir de pesquisas recentes relacionadas a estudos de farmacologia, neuroimagem e eletroencefalografia, e discuti-se os possíveis riscos da ocorrência de crises epilépticas associadas ao uso de metilfenidato.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Epilepsy / Central Nervous System Stimulants / Methylphenidate Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2010 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: São Paulo University/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Epilepsy / Central Nervous System Stimulants / Methylphenidate Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Arq. neuropsiquiatr Journal subject: Neurology / Psychiatry Year: 2010 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: São Paulo University/BR