Acute myocardial infarction in a young male on methylphenidate, bupropion, and erythromycin

The prevalence and treatment of behavioral and mental illnesses in the adolescent population are increasing, and many of the medications used are continued into adulthood. Increased vigilance is necessary when caring for this population to prevent side effects and drug interactions. In this short communication, we present a case of myocardial infarction in a male likely related to drug interactions between bupropion, erythromycin, and methylphenidate.