Prader-Willi Syndrome, Management of Impulsivity, and Hyperphagia in an Adolescent

J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol. 2016 May;26(4):403-4. doi: 10.1089/cap.2015.0240. Epub 2016 Mar 30.

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

  • Case Reports
  • Review
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anti-Obesity Agents / administration & dosage
  • Bupropion / administration & dosage
  • Drug Combinations
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperphagia / drug therapy*
  • Hyperphagia / etiology
  • Impulsive Behavior / drug effects*
  • Naltrexone / administration & dosage
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome / drug therapy*
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome / physiopathology

Substances

  • Anti-Obesity Agents
  • Drug Combinations
  • bupropion hydrochloride, naltrexone hydrochoride drug combination
  • Bupropion
  • Naltrexone