Methylphenidate for the Treatment of Epilepsy-related Cognitive Deficits

10mg twice per day, at 8am and 12pm, for one week, then increased to 20mg twice daily, at 8am and 12pm, for the next 7 weeks during the double-blinded period.

When assigned to receive the placebo during the double-blinded period, subjects will be given a sugar pill for 8 weeks. The sugar pill will be taken twice per day, at 8am and 12pm.

During the open-label extension phase, dosing will begin at 10mg twice per day, at 8am and 12pm, for one week. The dosage will then increase to 20mg twice daily, at 8am and 12pm, for the next 7 weeks.