The use of methylphenidate in depressed patients after cardiac surgery
Kaufmann, M.W.; Cassem, N.; Murray, G.; MacDonald, D.
Journal of Clinical Psychiatry 45(2): 82-84
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0160-6689 PMID: 6693366 Document Number: 223548
A positive therapeutic response to methylphenidate is described in four depressed patients who developed cardiovascular complications after cardiac surgery that contraindicated the use of tricyclic antidepressants. There was a rapid remission of depressive symptomatology with no adverse side effects. This observation is consistent with the findings of other investigators. Further evaluation of the therapeutic role of psychostimulants in the treatment of medically ill depressed patients is recommended.