A novel approach to rater training and certification in multinational trials.

abstract：:Leukopenia and agranulocytosis are well reported and dangerous haematological side-effects associated with the use of typical and atypical antipsychotics. These potentially life-threatening phenomena have led to treatment discontinuation and the consequent reemergence of psychiatric symptoms. We report three cases of ...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Kodesh A,Finkel B,Lerner AG,Kretzmer G,Sigal M

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of second generation antipsychotics (SGA) represents a major advance in the treatment of schizophrenia. Concerns about the metabolic and cardiovascular adverse effects of the SGA have been widely disseminated. The benefits and risks of these drugs have been studied with a focus on particular organ sys...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Barak Y,Swartz M,Plopsky I

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most depressive disorders can be viewed as recurrent conditions that may reduce quality of life and productivity. Results of controlled clinical trials indicate that patients should receive 4-6 months of continuation therapy after remission of the acute phase of the illness. Patients at risk of recurrent episodes, how...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Kasper S

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of myoclonus induced by quetiapine. A 64-year-old man with schizophrenia developed myoclonic jerks when given higher doses of quetiapine. These movements were dose-related and completely abated on reducing the dose. To our knowledge, these movements have not been reported previously as an adverse effe...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Velayudhan L,Kirchner V

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case series describes the development of retrograde ejaculation with the antipsychotic iloperidone. Iloperidone is a relatively new antipsychotic and has a strong α-1 receptor antagonism, which may explain this rare adverse effect. ...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Freeman SA

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Characteristic response patterns are described for two antidepressant drugs and placebo in post-traumatic stress disorder. Early onset and steady improvement occurred on a global rating scale for both drugs and placebo in those who ultimately met responder criteria at the end of treatment. In certain cases, the magnit...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Davidson JR,Malik ML,Sutherland SN

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The negative symptoms of schizophrenia remain a major clinical challenge. Reboxetine is an antidepressant whose major mechanism of action is as a noradrenergic reuptake inhibitor. This study was a 6-week randomized placebo-controlled trial of reboxetine or placebo add on to haloperidol 5 mg in the treatment of 30 pati...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Schutz G,Berk M

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of tardive dyskinesia in a consecutive series of 69 patients with bipolar affective disorder admitted to a catchment area service was found to be 19%. Prevalence increased with age and was related to the age of onset of bipolar disorder and number of previous episodes. Patients with tardive dyskinesia w...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Hunt N,Silverstone T

更新日期：1991-04-01 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：:It has been suggested that the atypical antipsychotic drugs may induce a rapid improvement in individuals with melancholic depression. This might reflect a specific or non-specific effect on mood and other parameters. To examine this issue, ten consecutive patients, for whom olanzapine augmentation was judged a clinic...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Parker G

更新日期：2002-03-01 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：:In a double-blind, between-patient clinical trial carbamazepine (CBZ) (n = 8) was compared to haloperidol (HP) (n = 9) in patients presenting with mania (DSM III). Seven patients on HP and 2 on CBZ failed to complete 4 weeks treatment. In 4 of the HP group this was because of extrapyramidal side-effects (EPS). Two pat...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Brown D,Silverstone T,Cookson J

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Social phobia and avoidant personality disorder were new diagnoses in the third version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III) and were considerably changed in the revised third version (DSM-III-R). A high rate of comorbidity between these disorders was observed, which can be explained ...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Dahl AA

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a sample of 2096 consecutive primary care patients recruited in the Paris region, social phobia was a highly prevalent disorder (5.1%). The most frequent comorbid condition was depressive episode, which affected 70% of patients with social phobia of early onset (at less than 15 years of age), while the highest asso...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Lecrubier Y,Weiller E

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hematological indices were measured in 8 patients with bipolar disorder during carbamazepine and carbamazepine-lithium combination treatment. Carbamazepine treatment was associated with limited reductions in white blood cell indices. Combined lithium-carbamazepine treatment reversed the reductions in total white cell ...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Joffe RT

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve normal weight healthy male volunteers participated in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of the effects of d- and l-fenfluramine, d-amphetamine, and the interactions between the two isomers of fenfluramine with amphetamine, on cortisol secretion. d-Fenfluramine and d-amphetamine in combination produced th...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Feeney S,Goodall E,Silverstone T

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Good evidence now exists for a therapeutic action of carbamazepine (CBZ) both in acute mania and in the prophylaxis of manic depression. Comparison with other existing therapies and incidence of adverse effects in psychiatric patients also deserve more clinical research. This paper reviews these clinical issues and th...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Elphick M

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been suggested that dopamine/serotonin (5-HT) imbalance, with relative enhancement of serotonergic activity, might be one of the possible pathophysiological mechanisms underlying neuroleptic-induced akathisia. On the basis of preclinical data, which imply that the partial 5-HT1A agonist buspirone possesses anti...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Poyurovsky M,Weizman A

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arrhythmias are a frequent and potentially fatal side effect of antipsychotic treatment. Strict ECG monitoring and clinical interviews are the standards used to prevent arrhythmias. A biologic predictive tool is missing. The identification of a genetic makeup at risk of antipsychotic-induced arrhythmias is the aim of ...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Drago A,Kure Fischer E

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatments given to patients with primary psychotic disorders include mood stabilizers (MSs) combined with other psychotropics, despite the limited evidence of efficacy, safety, and lack of regulatory approval. We analyzed records of 636 inpatients at the McLean Hospital (2002-2009), who were diagnosed with bipolar di...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Ventriglio A,Vincenti A,Centorrino F,Talamo A,Fitzmaurice G,Baldessarini RJ

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment of psychotic symptoms with traditional neuroleptics has been complicated by acute extrapyramidal syndromes (EPS) and late occurring tardive dyskinesia. These widely prevalent disorders have both motor and mental components which impose additional impairments on patients who are already substantially limited ...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Casey DE

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a severe and potentially life-threatening cutaneous reaction associated with lamotrigine. The incidence of developing Stevens-Johnson syndrome during lamotrigine therapy is low. On the basis of the glutamate and dopamine neuron dysregulation hypothesis in schizophrenia, we propose new strat...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Shen YC,Chen SJ,Lin CC,Chen CH

更新日期：2007-07-01 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：: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：: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：:Paroxetine has been characterized as a highly potent and selective 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) reuptake inhibitor. This selectivity has been demonstrated not only for monoamine uptake mechanisms but also for neurotransmitter receptor systems. The pharmacokinetic studies indicate that paroxetine may be administered...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Johnson AM

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment of depressed patients with a fixed dose of amitriptyline is compared to treatment with an individualized dose calculated by means of a simple pharmacokinetic test. Clinical response and the development of side-effects are compared between the two groups of patients. Although the numbers in the groups wer...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Roy D,Dawling S

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methylamphetamine given intravenously as a single 15 mg dose led to a pronounced elevation of mood in 7 out of 21 depressed patients compared to a control injection of sterile water administered on another occasion in random order under double-blind conditions. All 7 responders experienced an increase of VAS self-rati...

journal_title：International clinical psychopharmacology

authors： Cookson J,Silverstone T

更新日期：1986-04-01 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：: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