Methylphenidate For Dissociative Symptoms
A Report of Three Cases With Dissociative Disorder: Some Positive Response to Methylphenidate Extended Release Used for Their Concurrent Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Kenichiro Okano
February 2025
Summary:
This article discusses the effects of methylphenidate (a type of medication often used to treat ADHD) extended-release (MER) on dissociative symptoms in three patients with comorbid ADHD, suggesting improvements in focus, reduction of dissociative episodes, and diminished disruptive personality states.