Muhammad Sajid Mehmood.
Methylphenidate For Bipolar Depression.
Professional Med J Jan ;24(9):1450-4.

There is close association between Bipolar Disease (BPD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Syndrome (ADHD). It has been reported that patients who suffer ADHD in childhood are more prone to BPD in adult life. So, there seems to be a same pathophysiology of both the diseases. Bipolar depression is one of most difficult challenge for psychiatrist to deal with; because of inconsistent results of available drugs authorized for use in BPD. Methylphenidate (MPH) is drug of choice in ADHD but not used in bipolar depression. MPH is considered contraindicated in BPD because it can switch on mania in BPD patients. This case report is written, based on the effects of MPH seen in this specific case along with other antidepressant in BPD. MPH may serve as a miracle for BPD patient and may reduce their suffering to a great extent.

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