Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant used for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. In this report, a 9-year-old boy with cerebral ischemic stroke developing after the short term use of oral methylphenidate is presented. The experience of our patient and a review of the literature suggest that consumption of oral methylphenidate may be a potential predisposing factor for stroke.
Keywords: Methylphenidate, ischemic stroke, short term use
