The Effectiveness of Methylphenidate in the Treatment of Encopresis Independent from Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms

Akca, Omer FarukYilmaz, Savas2024-02-232024-02-2320151738-36841976-3026https://doi.org/10.4306/pi.2015.12.1.150https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12452/16506Several medications are reported to be effective in treatment of encopresis. However, mechanisms of action related to these drugs are not known. We report a patient with ADHD and encopresis whose encopretic signs have disappeared with long acting methylphenidate while they have not changed with atomoxetine.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessMethylphenidateAtomoxetineEncopresisAttention-Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderThe Effectiveness of Methylphenidate in the Treatment of Encopresis Independent from Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder SymptomsArticle121150151256709592-s2.0-84921964261Q2WOS:000348258800021Q310.4306/pi.2015.12.1.150