Methylphenidate-induced erections in a prepubertal child.

B D Kelly, D J Lundon, D McGuinness, C M Brady

Department of Urology, Galway University Hospital, Ireland. drbriankelly@hotmail.com

Journal of pediatric urology 2013 Feb

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Methylphenidate is a medication used routinely in the management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. We report a case of a prepubertal child who developed unwanted erections after commencing a response-adjusted dosing regimen of sustained release methylphenidate. Despite priapism being a rare adverse reaction associated with methylphenidate, physicians and parents need to be aware as it can have significant long-term complications. Copyright © 2012 Journal of Pediatric Urology Company. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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B D Kelly, D J Lundon, D McGuinness, C M Brady. Methylphenidate-induced erections in a prepubertal child. Journal of pediatric urology. 2013 Feb;9(1):e1-2