Abstract
The aim of this article is to review related literature on management of hyperphagia and impulsive behaviors in Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) that includes either naltrexone or bupropion. In this article we also discuss a case of a 13-year-old female with PWS struggling with some behavioral and psychiatric symptoms.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Review
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Anti-Obesity Agents / administration & dosage
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Bupropion / administration & dosage
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Drug Combinations
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Female
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Humans
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Hyperphagia / drug therapy*
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Hyperphagia / etiology
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Impulsive Behavior / drug effects*
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Naltrexone / administration & dosage
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Prader-Willi Syndrome / drug therapy*
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Prader-Willi Syndrome / physiopathology
Substances
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Anti-Obesity Agents
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Drug Combinations
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bupropion hydrochloride, naltrexone hydrochoride drug combination
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Bupropion
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Naltrexone