Treatment of hypersomnolence in myotonic dystrophy with a CNS stimulant.

Abstract

A 42-year-old man with myotonic dystrophy developed severe hypersomnolence during the year prior to admission for acute respiratory insufficiency. However, his hypersomnolence could be attributed to a central dysfunction, and during a follow-up period of 3 years, was successfully treated with methylphenidate.

• Authors: F G van der Meché, J M Boogaard, B van den Berg
• Journal: Muscle & nerve (Muscle Nerve) Vol. 9 Issue 4 Pg. 341-4 (May 1986) ISSN: 0148-639X [Print] United States
• PMID: 3713739 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Methylphenidate

Topics

• Adult
• Disorders of Excessive Somnolence (drug therapy, etiology)
• Humans
• Male
• Methylphenidate (therapeutic use)
• Myotonic Dystrophy (complications, physiopathology)
• Respiration
• Sleep (physiology)
• Sleep Wake Disorders (drug therapy)