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Amphetamine-induced chorea in attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder

  1. John C. Morgan MD, PhD1,*,
  2. W. Christopher Winter MD2,
  3. G. Frederick Wooten MD2

Article first published online: 4 MAR 2004

DOI: 10.1002/mds.20081

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Movement Disorders

Movement Disorders

Volume 19, Issue 7, pages 840–842, July 2004

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Morgan, J. C., Winter, W. C. and Wooten, G. F. (2004), Amphetamine-induced chorea in attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder. Movement Disorders, 19: 840–842. doi: 10.1002/mds.20081

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  1. 1

    Medical College of Georgia, Department of Neurology, Augusta, Georgia, USA

  2. 2

    University of Virginia, Department of Neurology, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

*Medical College of Georgia, Department of Neurology, 1429 Harper Street, HF-1121A, Augusta, GA 30912

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 9 JUL 2004
  2. Article first published online: 4 MAR 2004
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 16 DEC 2004
  4. Manuscript Revised: 8 SEP 2003
  5. Manuscript Received: 17 APR 2003

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Keywords:

  • ADHD;
  • chorea;
  • amphetamine

Abstract

Attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is treated frequently with stimulants in both children and adults. While tics are occasional complications of stimulant therapy, chorea is reported rarely. We describe an adult ADHD patient who developed chorea upon dose escalation of mixed amphetamine salts, which resolved on discontinuation of the drug. © 2004 Movement Disorder Society

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