Chin Trembling Induced by Combined Use of OROS Methylphenidate and Procaterol Hydrochloride in a Boy with ADHD

Abstract

ABS TRACT:Chin trembling induced by combined use of OROS methylphenidate and procaterol hydrochloride in a boy with ADHD Recently, asthma has been reported to be a potential comorbidity of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is, therefore, possible to have combined use of medications for both ADHD and asthma although, potential adverse reactions are unknown. The case presented here is that of a 61/2-year-old boy diagnosed as having both ADHD and asthma. He presented with chin trembling after the first administration of OROS methylphenidate and procaterol hydrochloride. This is the first report of an adverse event in patients using a combination of these two types of drugs. It raises an awareness of chin trembling as an adverse effect in patients using a combination of methylphenidate and procaterol hydrochloride, especially among those who are younger and underweight.Keywords: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), asthma; adverse effect, OROS methylphenidate, procaterol hydrochloride Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology 2014;24(2):168-71