Abstract
Background
Although
no psychotropic medication is known to be specifically effective for dissociative symptoms, some abusive
substances, notably alcohol and stimulant drugs, can markedly alter
dissociative symptoms. Regarding psychotropic medications, a positive response
was observed in some patients with dissociative disorder symptoms who also have attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) for which methylphenidate extended
release (MER) is administered.
Case presentation
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Conclusion
When
MER is administered for dissociative patients who have comorbid condition of ADHD
appears to have some positive effect for their
dissociative symptoms be especially effective where more than one personality
state is vying the conscious control. Furthermore, it appears
to have some positive effects on their dissociative symptoms as well, including
rise the threshold separating different
personalities or reduce the level of
depersonalization symptoms.