Amphetamine and other pharmacological agents in human and animal studies of recovery from stroke

D. Walker-Batson, J. Mehta, P. Smith, M. Johnson

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Abstract

Neuromodulation with pharmacological agents, including drugs of abuse such as amphetamine, when paired with behavioral experience, has been shown to positively modify outcomes in animal models of stroke. A number of clinical studies have tested the efficacy of a variety of drugs to enhance recovery of language deficit post-stroke. The purpose of this paper is to: (1) present pertinent animal studies supporting the use of dextro-amphetamine sulfate (AMPH) to enhance recovery after experimental lesions with emphasis on the importance of learning dependent activity for lasting recovery; (2) briefly review neuropharmacological explorations in the treatment of aphasia; (3) present a pilot study in aphasia exploring a drug combination of AMPH and donepezil hydrochloride paired with behavioral treatment to facilitate recovery; and (4) conclude with comments regarding the role of adjunctive pharmacotherapy in the rehabilitation of aphasia, particularly AMPH.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)225-230
Number of pages6
JournalProgress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry
Volume64
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 4 2016

Keywords

  • Amphetamine
  • Aphasia
  • Clinical trials
  • Neuromodulation
  • Stroke rehabilitation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pharmacology
  • Biological Psychiatry

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