Duloxetine in the treatment of major depressive disorder: an assessment of the relationship between outcomes and episode characteristics.

abstract：:Thirty healthy subjects 12 males and 18 females were given the acetylcholinesterase inhibitor pyridostigmine (120 mg) orally. The growth hormone (GH) response was measured as the maximum GH level post-pyridostigmine relative to baseline. Twenty-six subjects increased their GH level in response to pyridostigmine. Respo...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Lucey JV,O'Keane V,O'Flynn K,Clare AW,Dinan TG

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of moclobemide, 450 mg/day, on sleep were investigated in 12 patients with major depression. The study was carried out over six weeks, divided into three periods: (1) treatment for one week with placebo and measurement to obtain baseline values; (2) treatment with moclobemide for four weeks; and (3) one we...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Minot R,Luthringer R,Macher JP

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years the efficacy of new antipsychotics has been investigated through a number of randomized controlled trials. This paper considers some methodological flaws that affect these studies and proposes possible solutions. The final goal is the implementation of a new generation of trials with the aim of demonst...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Barbui C,Garattini S

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of risperidone and haloperidol in treatment-resistant chronic schizophrenic patients. Subjects (n = 78) who met DSM-III criteria for schizophrenia were randomly assigned to receive 6 mg/day of risperidone or 20 mg/day of haloperidol for 12 weeks. Clinica...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Zhang XY,Zhou DF,Cao LY,Zhang PY,Wu GY,Shen YC

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The SSRIs differ from each other with regard to their chemical structure, their pharmacokinetics and their potential for causing pharmacokinetic interactions through inhibition of species of the cytochrome P450 enzyme system. Cytochrome P450 (CYP) is a group of more than 30 different heme containing proteins in humans...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Brøsen K

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment-resistant depression is an important clinical problem presenting a major challenge to clinical psychiatry. While several strategies have been attempted, including medication switch, antidepressant polypharmacy and various augmentative regimens, success remains limited. Amantadine (AMN), an agent traditionall...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Stryjer R,Strous RD,Shaked G,Bar F,Feldman B,Kotler M,Polak L,Rosenzcwaig S,Weizman A

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Zopiclone, a cyclopyrrolone with hypnotic properties was compared with temazepam and placebo in the treatment of insomnia. After a week's washout period, suitable subjects were allocated at random to zopiclone 7.5 mg or temazepam 20 mg or placebo for 2 weeks. Measurements of psychomotor function using the Leed's psych...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Ngen CC,Hassan R

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A group of 13 untreated schizophrenic patients was collected over two and a half years. They were prescribed a standard regime of oral haloperidol, and where possible were transferred to haloperidol decanoate depot injections when their clinical condition stabilised. The progress of their symptoms was monitored weekly...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Leff JP,Tress KH

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the efficacy of pregabalin augmentation of antidepressant treatment in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Nine patients meeting Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, fourth edition criteria for PTSD who were on stable doses of antidepressants were treated open label with flexibly dos...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Pae CU,Marks DM,Han C,Masand PS,Patkar AA

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:"Agitation" is a term that is used to describe a wide range of dysfunctional behaviours in geriatric populations. The term is so widely used that in many cases it loses clinical meaning and therefore a more restricted use of the term is suggested. When patients with agitation are identified it is important to look for...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Ancill RJ,Carlyle WW,Liang RA,Holliday SG

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The interactions between warfarin and antidepressants can have potentially serious consequences resulting from enhanced or reduced anticoagulant activity. Information about such interactions was obtained from a Medline and hand search of the published literature, and by directly contacting manufacturers. The different...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Duncan D,Sayal K,McConnell H,Taylor D

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Negative symptoms are a key feature of schizophrenia. Novel (atypical) antipsychotic drugs, unlike conventional antipsychotics, cause substantial reductions in Positive and Negative Symptom Scale (PANSS) scores. Negative symptoms, however, can arise from both the pathology of the disease (primary negative symptoms) an...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Möller HJ

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:C-reactive protein (CRP) is an inflammatory marker associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease. A recent study found CRP levels to be higher in individuals treated with certain antipsychotic medications such as olanzapine; however, it is not clear whether this is associated directly with dr...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Kim SH,Reaven G,Lindley S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sertindole is a novel atypical antipsychotic, which has shown efficacy in the treatment of positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia in phase II and III studies. Furthermore, these studies have demonstrated tolerability and a favourable side-effect profile. In contrast to classical antipsychotics, sertindole was...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Pezawas L,Quiner S,Moertl D,Tauscher J,Barnas C,Küfferle B,Wolf R,Kasper S

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case is presented of painful priapism of the clitoris lasting 3 days, with a strong temporal association with the administration of nefazodone hydrochloride. Priapism has been described as a rare side-effect of drugs with high alpha1-adrenergic blocking potential. However, the alpha1-adrenergic blocking potential of...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Brodie-Meijer CC,Diemont WL,Buijs PJ

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lithium is widely used in the treatment of bipolar disorder. Here we describe the syndrome of irreversible lithium-effectuated neurotoxicity in a patient within therapeutic doses and levels, which persisted after discontinuation of Lithium. A 50-year-old gentleman with Bipolar disorder presented with symptoms of Mania...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Jha A,Pai NM,Ganjekar S,Desai G,Chaturvedi SK

更新日期：2021-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While the incidence and psychiatric correlates of violent trauma among children and adolescents have been well documented, there is less data on the specific ways in which girls are affected by violence. The present review examines current knowledge of the prevalence and effects of violent trauma on female children an...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Kaminer D,Seedat S,Lockhat R,Stein DJ

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently proposed criteria for remission by a 'Remission in Schizophrenia Working Group' have generated considerable interest. We assessed rates, predictors, and correlates of remission in a sample of patients with first-episode schizophrenia treated with injectable, long-acting risperidone. This allowed us to examine...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Emsley R,Oosthuizen P,Koen L,Niehaus DJ,Medori R,Rabinowitz J

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), such as venalafaxine and paroxetine, are used in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Patients with GAD frequently have comorbid psychiatric disorders, such as depression. SSRIs are effective in the treatment of a variety of anxiety disorders and depression. Citalo...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Varia I,Rauscher F

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most antidepressants in clinical use are believed to function by enhancing neurotransmission of serotonin [5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)] and/or norepinephrine (NE) via inhibition of neurotransmitter reuptake. Agents that affect reuptake of both 5-HT and NE (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) have been postula...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Trivedi MH,Desaiah D,Ossanna MJ,Pritchett YL,Brannan SK,Detke MJ

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess the response of social phobia (SP) symptoms to methylphenidate (MPH) treatment in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Twenty-one ADHD patients with SP, aged between 8 and 18 years, received 12 weeks of MPH treatment. The severity of SP symptoms were assess...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Golubchik P,Sever J,Weizman A

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:On the basis of numerous previous studies, the serotonergic system plays a role in the pathogenesis of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and effective agents in this pathway, such as 5-hydroxytryptophan, can potentially contribute to treatment of patients with this disorder. Evaluating the efficacy of 5-hydroxytrypt...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Yousefzadeh F,Sahebolzamani E,Sadri A,Mortezaei A,Aqamolaei A,Mortazavi SH,Shalbafan MR,Ghaffari S,Alikhani R,Mousavi SB,Naderi S,Shamabadi A,Jalilevand S,Akhondzadeh S

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent meta-analytic work suggests atypical antipsychotics may be clinically superior to conventional antipsychotics, although many stable patients remain on conventional antipsychotic treatment. A long-acting atypical agent may benefit patients in realms of both advanced medication delivery and mechanism of action. I...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： van Os J,Bossie CA,Lasser RA

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:DEPRESS (Depression Research in European Society) is the first large pan-European survey of depression in the community. A total of 13359 of the 78463 adults who participated in screening interviews across six countries were identified as suffering from depression, a 6-month prevalence of 17%. Major depression account...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Lépine JP,Gastpar M,Mendlewicz J,Tylee A

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Benzodiazepines are commonly used for behavioral and psychiatric symptoms of dementia, despite their numerous adverse effects and the lack of evidence regarding their efficacy in this context. We studied longitudinal benzodiazepines exposure in incident cases of Alzheimer's disease and related syndromes (ADRS) in Fran...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Poncet M,Gardette V,Couret A,Renoux A,Lapeyre-Mestre M,Gallini A

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Small studies have shown positive effects from adding a variety of antipsychotic agents in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder who are unresponsive to treatment with serotonin reuptake inhibitors. The evidence, however, is contradictory. This paper reports a meta-analysis of existing double-blind randomized pl...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Fineberg NA,Stein DJ,Premkumar P,Carey P,Sivakumaran T,Vythilingum B,Seedat S,Westenberg H,Denys D

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Depression is a widespread and serious disorder inflicting an immeasurable toll on the lives of millions of people and affecting their families and colleagues. It is the cause of countless suicides especially in those whose illness has not been detected or given appropriate care. Until recently, effective pharmacother...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Casey DE

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-one delirious patients who received risperidone treatment and 36 who received haloperidol treatment were retrospectively analysed. Ten-point visual analog scales (scored 0 for none to 10 for extremely severe) for hyperactive and hypoactive syndromes of delirium were used for efficacy evaluation. Psychiatrists sc...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Liu CY,Juang YY,Liang HY,Lin NC,Yeh EK

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim was to evaluate the efficacy of venlafaxine extended release (ER) on characteristics of resilience, measured by the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Data were evaluated from a randomized, 6-month, international, multicenter study of adult outpatients with...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Davidson J,Baldwin DS,Stein DJ,Pedersen R,Ahmed S,Musgnung J,Benattia I,Rothbaum BO

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of an abrupt interruption of agomelatine, a new melatonergic/serotonergic antidepressant, were explored in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Paroxetine was used as active control. After 12 weeks of double-blind treatment with agomelatine 25 mg/day or paroxetine 20 mg/day, sustained remitted depress...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Montgomery SA,Kennedy SH,Burrows GD,Lejoyeux M,Hindmarch I

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00