Serotonin syndrome after electroconvulsive therapy in a patient on trazodone, bupropion, and quetiapine: a case report.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A multicenter open-label clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the clinical usefulness of topiramate (TPM) as primary or adjunctive therapy for infantile spasms in the postmarketing period in China. METHODS:Thirty-four centers participated in the trial. Patients included in the study had 1 or more seizure...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Zou LP,Lin Q,Qin J,Cai FC,Liu ZS,Mix E,Topiramate Study Group.

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Therapeutic strategies in the treatment of dystonia consist primarily of pharmacologic, surgical, and supportive approaches. Many recent advances have been made in the treatment of dystonia with newer medications, availability of different botulinum toxins, and surgical procedures. However, these treatment modalities ...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Goldman JG,Comella CL

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glutamate is the predominant excitatory neurotransmitter of the basal ganglia, where it acts on ionotropic and metabotropic receptors. In the best studied of the basal ganglia disorders, Parkinson's disease, there is compelling evidence that the activities of glutamatergic pathways are altered. Of particular importanc...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Greenamyre JT

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pyrimidine nucleosides uridine (URI) and cytidine (CYT), alone or associated with n-acetyl-glutamine (NAG), were injected acutely or subchronically to aged (26 months old) male rats of the Sprague-Dawley strain. Learning and memory abilities of the animals were studied with tests of avoidance behavior. The acquisi...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Drago F,D'Agata V,Valerio C,Spadaro F,Raffaele R,Nardo L,Grassi M,Freni V

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate two different dosage regimens for albendazole (7.5 mg/kg twice a day or 5.0 mg/kg three times a day), a study was performed in 10 patients with a diagnosis of parenchymal brain cysticercosis. Each patient received both regimens sequentially according to a randomized, crossover design. Blood and urine sampl...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Sánchez M,Suástegui R,González-Esquivel D,Sotelo J,Jung H

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe further the phenomenology of drug-induced psychosis (DIP) in patients with Parkinson disease (PD) and assess which items on two common psychosis rating instruments-the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS) and the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI)-are the best measure of DIP by comparing them with...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Chou KL,Messing S,Oakes D,Feldman PD,Breier A,Friedman JH

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Treatment of chronic insomnia with nightly hypnotics is efficacious, but discontinuation is recommended after 1 month, less than the average disease duration. This study was undertaken to determine the efficacy of intermittent administration. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A double-blind study was carried...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Parrino L,Smerieri A,Giglia F,Milioli G,De Paolis F,Terzano MG

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was devised to check the feasibility and validity of a rating scale specifically designed to evaluate gait impairment in Parkinson's disease (RSGE). Demographic data, a brief questionnaire on general aspects influencing gait and mobility, a battery of scales (Barthel Index; Hoehn and Yahr staging; and North...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Martínez-Martín P,García Urra D,del Ser Quijano T,Balseiro Gómez J,Gómez Utrero E,Piñeiro R,Andrés MT

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and five patients with progressive supranuclear palsy were questioned about the frequency, circumstances, and consequences of falling. Parkinsonian symptoms were scored using the unified rating scale. Thirty-eight percent of parkinsonian patients fell, and 13% fell mo...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Koller WC,Glatt S,Vetere-Overfield B,Hassanein R

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypersialorrhea is frequently reported in patients with idiopathic Parkinson's Disease (PD). Excessive production of saliva, swallowing difficulties, or both could explain this complaint. Dopamine (DA) has been shown to modulate salivary secretion in a number of vertebrate and invertebrate species. The present study w...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Bagheri H,Damase-Michel C,Lapeyre-Mestre M,Cismondo S,O'Connell D,Senard JM,Rascol O,Montastruc JL

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The utility of L-tyrosine (10 g/day in four divided doses) as an adjuvant to molindone (150 mg/day) in the treatment of schizophrenia was investigated using a placebo-controlled, double-blind crossover design (3 weeks on L-tyrosine, 3 weeks on placebo). The objective of this inpatient study was to increase dopaminergi...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Deutsch SI,Rosse RB,Schwartz BL,Banay-Schwartz M,McCarthy MF,Johri SK

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sargramostim (GM-CSF) therapy was instituted in a 49-year-old woman with hepatitis C on chronic interferon alpha-2b therapy. Within two weeks, she developed progressive confusion, lethargy, and gait disturbance. At autopsy 4 months later, diffuse perivascular nonmonoclonal lymphoid infiltrates were demonstrated throug...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Riggs JE,Mansmann PT,Cook LL,Schochet SS Jr,Hogg JP

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) can experience cognitive impairment. There are currently no medications indicated for the treatment of cognitive impairment in PD. Clinicians are faced with the dilemma as to whether or not to treat patients with PD with the acetylcholinesterase inhibitors that are currently appr...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Richard IH,Justus AW,Greig NH,Marshall F,Kurlan R

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied a 67-year-old woman with a sporadic form of hyperekplexia, who experienced 8-10 excessive startle responses to unexpected stimuli per month. Therapy with fluoxetine had a definite beneficial effect. This finding supports the hypothesis that serotonergic mechanisms play a role in this disorder. ...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Sechi G,Sotgiu S,Valenti MP,Pitzolu MG,Peterlongo P,Larizza L,Rosati G

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate clinical aspects of the neutropenia induced by high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin therapy (IVIG) we performed serial hematology, including differentiation of white blood cells (WBC), before and after 22 instances of IVIG in 16 patients with neuroimmunologic disorders. WBC and neutrophils showed a sign...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Matsuda M,Hosoda W,Sekijima Y,Hoshi K,Hashimoto T,Itoh S,Ikeda S

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mechanism of action of flunarizine (FZ) and cinnarizine (CZ) on the CNS is not fully understood. Computer analysis of saccadic eye movements (SEM) provides a sensitive and objective method for evaluating drug effect on the function of specific brain structures. This study aimed to assess the effect of a single ora...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Casucci G,Di Costanzo A,Riva R,Albani F,Bonavita V,Tedeschi G

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a 78-year-old gentleman who, following bilateral above-knee amputations, developed symptoms of restless legs syndrome in the absent portions of his lower extremities. These symptoms improved with dopamine agonist therapy. In addition, he later developed parkinsonism with prominent rest tremor on metoclopra...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Hanna PA,Kumar S,Walters AS

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 40-year-old man with cervical dystonia developed an acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuritis after botulinum toxin type A treatment. Some cases of idiopathic brachial plexopathy and polyradiculoneuritis have been reported to date. Although a causal relationship is not firmly established, the clinical te...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Burguera JA,Villaroya T,López-Alemany M

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Midazolam, a potent short-acting benzodiazepine, is a safe and highly effective agent for the control of status epilepticus. Its efficacy in the control of neonatal seizures, however, has not been determined. Six neonates (aged 1-9 days; gestation, 30-41 weeks) developed seizures from a variety of causes. In each case...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Sheth RD,Buckley DJ,Gutierrez AR,Gingold M,Bodensteiner JB,Penney S

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A number of research studies support the weight loss effects of metformin and topiramate for obese people with schizophrenia. However, only a few studies have addressed the sustainability of the body weight reduction after discontinuation of these drugs. Moreover, head-to-head studies are still lacking. The ...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Peng PJ,Ho PS,Tsai CK,Huang SY,Liang CS

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute psychotic episodes represent critical situations during the course of schizophrenia. Olanzapine (OLZ), a second-generation antipsychotic, is efficacious in acute settings at dosages of 5 to 20 mg/d, and it can be considered a first-line treatment for patients with an acute episode of schizophrenia. The aim of th...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Mauri MC,Colasanti A,Rossattini M,Moliterno D,Baldi ML,Papa P

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Clobazam (CLB) has proven efficacy against multiple seizure types. Although available in many countries, it is not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. The objective of this study was to evaluate the usage patterns, efficacy, tolerability, and 1-year retention of CLB in patients with refractory ep...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Montenegro MA,Arif H,Nahm EA,Resor SR Jr,Hirsch LJ

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The high incidence of fibrotic cardiac valvulopathies reported in association with the 8beta-ergoline dopamine (DA) agonist, pergolide, and also case reports for cabergoline and bromocriptine have made it necessary to review the theoretical basis and actual findings in the case of another DA agonist, the 8al...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Hofmann C,Penner U,Dorow R,Pertz HH,Jähnichen S,Horowski R,Latté KP,Palla D,Schurad B

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two patients with essential tremor who had no psychiatric history developed symptoms of psychosis (visual hallucinations, paranoia, and vivid dreams) 3 days after starting topiramate (25 mg BID) for tremor control. All adverse symptoms resolved several days after topiramate was discontinued. ...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Zesiewicz TA,Tullidge A,Tidwell J,Sullivan KL,Hauser RA

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tiagabine (TGB), a recently approved antiepileptic drug (AED), has a specific mechanism of action that is unique among AEDs. A potent AED with linear, predictable pharmacokineties, it inhibits gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) reuptake into neurons and glia. Tiagabine does not have any clinically relevant effects on hepa...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Schachter SC

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty patients with different clinical and electrophysiological types of myoclonus were treated with piracetam (18-24 g per day, p.o.) alone, or with other drugs (clonazepam, sodium valproate, and primidone) in different combinations. Piracetam in monotherapy improved the electrophysiological abnormalities in patients...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Obeso JA,Artieda J,Quinn N,Rothwell JC,Luquin MR,Vaamonde J,Marsden CD

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:BL-1020, a novel gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) ester of perphenazine, is a new oral antipsychotic with a strong affinity for dopamine and serotonin receptors. Unlike first- and second-generation antipsychotics, it has agonist activity at GABA(A). OBJECTIVE:This is the first study to examine tolerability an...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Anand R,Geffen Y,Vasile D,Dan I

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myoclonic status epilepticus (MSE) in patients without epilepsy, or de novo MSE, is a rare condition associated with several acute symptomatic etiologies, including drugs and toxins. We describe a 94-year-old woman with Alzheimer dementia and long use of mirtazapine 30 mg/d and alprazolam 1 mg/d who developed MSE appr...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Vicente Ferreira Naves P,Calderaro M,Caboclo LO

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tolcapone, a central and peripheral catechol O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor, reduces the conversion of L-Dopa into 3-O-methyl-Dopa (3-OMD), thus leading to more stable and sustained L-Dopa plasma levels. This study was designed to evaluate the effects of acute and 6-week tolcapone administration on L-Dopa pharma...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： Napolitano A,Del Dotto P,Petrozzi L,Dell'Agnello G,Bellini G,Gambaccini G,Bonuccelli U

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Treatment-resistant depression is a common occurrence in clinical practice as well as combination treatment with 2 different antidepressants. In the present case series, we study the effectiveness of the addition of reboxetine, during 12 weeks, to 14 outpatients diagnosed with major depressive disorder, acco...

journal_title：Clinical neuropharmacology

authors： López-Muñoz F,Rubio G,Alamo C,García-García P,Pardo A

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00