Adverse effects of methylphenidate for apathy in patients with Alzheimer's disease (ADMET2 trial)
Zeng L, Perin J, Gross A, Shade D, Lanctôt K, Lerner A, Mintzer J, Brawman‐Mintzer O, Padala P, van Dyck C, Porsteinsson A, Craft S, Levey A, Herrmann N, Rosenberg P. Adverse effects of methylphenidate for apathy in patients with Alzheimer's disease (ADMET2 trial). International Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2024, 39: e6108. PMID: 38858522, PMCID: PMC11265565, DOI: 10.1002/gps.6108.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAccidental FallsAgedAged, 80 and overAlzheimer DiseaseApathyCentral Nervous System StimulantsDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHumansMaleMethylphenidateSleep Initiation and Maintenance DisordersWeight LossConceptsMethylphenidate groupTreating apathyPlacebo-controlled trial of methylphenidateTreatment of apathyAssociated with methylphenidateEffects of methylphenidateTrial of methylphenidateAlzheimer's diseaseFollow-upNo treatment group differencesAdverse effects of methylphenidateDiastolic blood pressureSymptom ChecklistAdverse eventsTreatment group differencesMonitoring weightMethylphenidate useMethylphenidate treatmentMedical comorbiditiesPlacebo groupParticipantsMethylphenidateGroup differencesPlacebo-controlled trialMonthly visits