TY - JOUR T1 - Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis induced by methylphenidate: A new adverse effect AU - Heinzerling LM, Pichler W, Anliker MD Y1 - 2011/07/01 N1 - 10.1001/archdermatol.2011.179 JO - Archives of Dermatology SP - 872 EP - 873 VL - 147 IS - 7 N2 - Methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin; Novartis, Basel, Switzerland or Concerta: Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, New Jersey) is considered a safe drug for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Generally, adverse effects include insomnia, gastrointestinal symptoms, or cardiovascular effects with rare reports of maculopapular eruption, urticaria, and alopecia. SN - 0003-987X M3 - doi: 10.1001/archdermatol.2011.179 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archdermatol.2011.179 ER -