Priapism Associated with MethylphenidateSR (Concerta) Withdrawal

Abstract

A 15-year-old boy with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattention subtype (ADHD), developed stuttering priapism (intermittent, prolonged, painful erections) after withdrawal of OROS methylphenidate (ConcertaR) 36 mg/day, and is reported from Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children, Falls Church, VA, and Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC.

Keywords

• morning dose
• symptoms
• erections