Quetiapine is effective against anxiety and depressive symptoms in long-term treatment of patients with schizophrenia

2004 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siegfried Kasper
2007 ◽  
Vol 90 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 186-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
R CONLEY ◽  
H ASCHERSVANUM ◽  
B ZHU ◽  
D FARIES ◽  
B KINON

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 204512532098599
Author(s):  
Yao Hsien Huang ◽  
Jia Hung Chen ◽  
El Wui Loh ◽  
Lung Chan ◽  
Chien Tai Hong

Background: Depression is a major nonmotor symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, few treatments exist for PD depression. Monoamine oxidase-B inhibitors (MAOB-Is) provide symptomatic relief for the motor symptoms of PD and exert antidepressive effects. The present meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigated the effects of MAOB-Is on depressive symptoms in patients with PD. Methods: Articles on PD-management-related RCTs using one of three MAOB-Is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, that is, selegiline, rasagiline, and safinamide, were identified. The primary outcomes were the benefits of MAOB-Is for depressive symptoms. Subgroup analysis included the effects of MAOB-Is on patients in the early versus middle-to-late stages of PD and the effect of short-term versus long-term treatment. Results: Overall, six studies were included, four of which were conducted on patients with early stage PD. Overall, MAOB-Is significantly reduced the severity of depressive symptoms [standardized mean difference (SMD): −0.14, 95% confidence interval (CI): −0.21 to −0.06, p < 0.001]. Subgroup analysis indicated that the positive effect of MAOB-Is was significant in patients with early stage PD (SMD: −0.20, 95% CI: −0.31 to −0.09, p < 0.001), but not in those with middle-to-late-stage PD (SMD: −0.07, 95% CI: −0.17 to 0.03, p = 0.18). The antidepressive effect was significant for short-term treatment, that is, 90–120 days (SMD: −0.23, 95% CI: −0.35 to −0.10, p < 0.001), but not long-term treatment, that is, 24 weeks to 18 months (SMD: −0.08, 95% CI: −0.18 to 0.01, p = 0.09). Conclusion: In addition to the treatment of PD motor symptoms, MAOB-Is may help reduce the severity of depressive symptoms in PD, especially in patients with early stage PD. Considering the tolerability and simultaneous benefits of MAOB-Is, further RCTs are warranted to confirm their therapeutic effects in moderate-to-severe PD depression.


1998 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Imad M. Ali

A postal survey of 222 patients receiving long-term antidepressants in a training general practice showed that the majority were GHQ-12 cases and 62% of respondents reported moderate or severe depressive symptoms on the BDI-13. Although these patients received significantly higher doses than those reporting few or no symptoms, only 40% were prescribed at least a therapeutic antidepressant dose. All patients reporting mild, moderate or severe depressive symptoms consulted their general practitioner significantly more frequently than those without symptoms and the content of these consultations suggested that the general practitioners were aware of these patients' psychological morbidity. Monitoring and appropriate management of patients receiving long-term antidepressants could lead to reduction in morbidity and consultation rate.


2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jana Godau ◽  
Daniela Berg

This structured clinical observation includes 28 patients with severe RLS, severe augmentation, and previously frustrating changes of dopaminergic treatment. All were switched from their current dopaminergic regimen to an individually adjusted rotigotine monotherapy; dosages were kept stable for 12 months. Follow-up exams were performed after 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. Severity of RLS symptoms (IRLS), augmentation (ASRS), depressive symptoms (BDI), and daytime sleepiness (ESS) were assessed at all visits. Median rotigotine dose was 4 mg. 27 of the 28 patients showed a major to complete reduction of RLS symptoms. IRLS and BDI scores (bothP<.001), but not ESS scores, were significantly reduced. IRLS and BDI amelioration remained stable over the 12-month follow-up period. Augmentation occurred in only one patient. 71.4% suffered at least one mostly mild side effect; most common were increased appetite with compulsive eating (42.9%), application site reaction (28.6%), and nausea (14.3%). In the clinical setting, rotigotine seems to be valuable for the long-term treatment of patients with severe RLS and augmentation.


2001 ◽  
Vol 120 (5) ◽  
pp. A115-A115 ◽  
Author(s):  
E CALVERT ◽  
L HOUGHTON ◽  
P COOPER ◽  
P WHORWELL

2004 ◽  
Vol 171 (4S) ◽  
pp. 424-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica G. Ferrini ◽  
Eliane G. Valente ◽  
Jacob Rajfer ◽  
Nestor F. Gonzalez-Cadavid

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Marel ◽  
Maree Teesson ◽  
Shane Darke ◽  
Katherine Mills ◽  
Joanne Ross ◽  
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