Priapism associated with methylphenidate: a case report

Turk J Pediatr. 2010 Jul-Aug;52(4):430-4.

Abstract

Priapism is a persistent unwanted erection that is not associated with sexual desire or sexual stimulation. Immediate diagnosis and treatment are essential for priapism; otherwise, it causes ischemia of cavernous tissues, which will result in erectile dysfunction. In this paper, we report a 14-year-old male patient who presented with priapism after administration of immediate-release methylphenidate. When the usage of immediate-release methylphenidate was terminated, priapism spontaneously disappeared. To our knowledge, this is the first report in the literature of priapism associated with immediate-release methylphenidate use. This issue is significant because in the case of immediate-release methylphenidate prescription to adolescent male patients, the probability of the development of priapism should not be ignored.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / drug therapy*
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methylphenidate / adverse effects*
  • Priapism / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Central Nervous System Stimulants
  • Methylphenidate