Clomipramine, Tryptophan and Lithium in Combination for Resistant Endogenous Depression: Seven Case Studies

Seven patients suffering from severe endogenous depression who had proven resistant to lengthy trials of treatment with tricyclic and other antidepressants are described. Their successful treatment with a combination of clomipramine, L-tryptophan and lithium is discussed in the context of other stra...

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of psychiatry 1987-08, Vol.151 (2), p.213-217
Hauptverfasser:	Hale, A. S., Procter, A. W., Bridges, P. K.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic - therapeutic use Biological and medical sciences Chronic Disease Clomipramine - therapeutic use Depressive Disorder - drug therapy Drug Resistance Drug Therapy, Combination Female Humans Lithium - therapeutic use Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Neuropharmacology Pharmacology. Drug treatments Psychoanaleptics: cns stimulant, antidepressant agent, nootropic agent, mood stabilizer..., (alzheimer disease) Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry Psychopharmacology Tryptophan - therapeutic use
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Zusammenfassung:	Seven patients suffering from severe endogenous depression who had proven resistant to lengthy trials of treatment with tricyclic and other antidepressants are described. Their successful treatment with a combination of clomipramine, L-tryptophan and lithium is discussed in the context of other strategies for the treatment of resistant depression.
ISSN:	0007-1250 1472-1465
DOI:	10.1192/bjp.151.2.213