Journals / Acta Medica Nicomedia / 2026 / Cilt: 9

THE OVERLOOKED ROLE OF ADHD MEDICATIONS IN THE EVALUATION OF RAYNAUD PHENOMENON IN CHILDREN

ÇOCUKLARDA RAYNAUD FENOMENİ DEĞERLENDİRMESİNDE DEHB İLAÇLARININ GÖZDEN KAÇAN ROLÜ

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1–3
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2026-10-11
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A suspected medication association should not replace rheumatological evaluation, and treatment modifications should be undertaken through interdisciplinary collaboration between child psychiatry and the relevant pediatric specialties.

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Objective & Hypothesis:To highlight the overlooked role of peripheral vasospasm associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications in the evaluation of Raynaud phenomenon in children and to propose a practical clinical approach.
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Key Findings & Data:Methods: The pediatric Raynaud phenomenon series published in Acta Medica Nicomedia was critically evaluated alongside a recent systematic review, pharmacovigilance analysis, and pediatric case reports concerning Raynaud phenomenon associated with ADHD medications.
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Conclusion & Impact:A suspected medication association should not replace rheumatological evaluation, and treatment modifications should be undertaken through interdisciplinary collaboration between child psychiatry and the relevant pediatric specialties.
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⚙️Variables:Raynaud phenomenon · dikkat eksikliği hiperaktivite bozukluğu · metilfenidat

Abstract

To highlight the overlooked role of peripheral vasospasm associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications in the evaluation of Raynaud phenomenon in children and to propose a practical clinical approach. Methods: The pediatric Raynaud phenomenon series published in Acta Medica Nicomedia was critically evaluated alongside a recent systematic review, pharmacovigilance analysis, and pediatric case reports concerning Raynaud phenomenon associated with ADHD medications. Results: Current evidence suggests a possible association between Raynaud phenomenon and methylphenidate, amphetamine derivatives, and, less commonly, atomoxetine. Most reported cases were mild and reversible; however, rare serious digital ischemic complications have been described. A five-step clinical approach was proposed, comprising standardized medication history, baseline assessment, patient and caregiver education, targeted monitoring, and evaluation of temporal and dose relationships when symptoms occur. Conclusion: ADHD diagnosis and medication exposure should routinely be included in the clinical history of children evaluated for Raynaud phenomenon. A suspected medication association should not replace rheumatological evaluation, and treatment modifications should be undertaken through interdisciplinary collaboration between child psychiatry and the relevant pediatric specialties.

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Çocuklarda Raynaud fenomeninin değerlendirilmesinde dikkat eksikliği hiperaktivite bozukluğu (DEHB) ilaçlarına bağlı periferik vazospazm olasılığının gözden kaçan rolüne dikkat çekmek ve klinik değerlendirmeye yönelik uygulanabilir bir yaklaşım önermektir. Yöntem: Acta Medica Nicomedia’da yayımlanan pediatrik Raynaud fenomeni serisi; DEHB ilaçlarıyla ilişkili Raynaud fenomenine ilişkin güncel sistematik derleme, farmakovijilans analizi ve çocuk olgu bildirimleriyle birlikte eleştirel olarak değerlendirildi. Bulgular: Güncel kanıtlar metilfenidat, amfetamin türevleri ve daha seyrek olarak atomoksetin ile Raynaud fenomeni arasında olası bir ilişki bulunduğunu göstermektedir. Bildirilen olguların çoğu hafif ve geri dönüşlü olmakla birlikte nadiren ciddi dijital iskemik komplikasyonlar tanımlanmıştır. İlaç öyküsünün standart biçimde sorgulanması, başlangıç değerlendirmesi, hasta ve aile bilgilendirmesi, hedefli izlem ve belirtiler geliştiğinde zaman-doz ilişkisinin değerlendirilmesini içeren beş basamaklı bir klinik yaklaşım önerilmiştir. Sonuç: DEHB tanısı ve ilaç maruziyeti, pediatrik Raynaud fenomeni anamnezinin rutin bir parçası olmalıdır. Olası ilaç ilişkisinin değerlendirilmesi romatolojik incelemenin yerini almamalı; tedavi değişiklikleri çocuk psikiyatrisi ve ilgili pediatrik branşların eşgüdümüyle gerçekleştirilmelidir.

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Süren, S. (2026). THE OVERLOOKED ROLE OF ADHD MEDICATIONS IN THE EVALUATION OF RAYNAUD PHENOMENON IN CHILDREN. Acta Medica Nicomedia, Cilt: 9, 1–3. https://doi.org/10.53446/actamednicomedia.2031214

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