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AMITRIPTYLINE IN DEPRESSIVE STATES; A CONTROLLED TRIAL IN INDIA.

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Title: AMITRIPTYLINE IN DEPRESSIVE STATES; A CONTROLLED TRIAL IN INDIA.
Authors: Master, Roshen S., MASTER, R S (AUTHOR)
Source: British Journal of Psychiatry. Nov63, Vol. 109 Issue 463, p826-829. 4p. 2 Charts.
Subjects: Psychiatric research, Mental depression, Drug side effects, Drug efficacy, People with mental illness, Hospitals, Affective disorders, Constipation, Toxicology, Amitriptyline
Geographic Terms: India
Abstract: The article examines the effectiveness regarding the use of Amitriptyline in treating mental depression at a hospital in India. Hamilton's Rating Scale for Depression was used to provide both target symptoms agreed rating scale. Physical examination and laboratory investigation were given to each psychiatric patient. Amitriptyline has been found to have no severe side-effects other than dryness of the mouth and constipation which have been frequently complained of. Other methods and findings of the study were also discussed.
Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Abstract:The article examines the effectiveness regarding the use of Amitriptyline in treating mental depression at a hospital in India. Hamilton's Rating Scale for Depression was used to provide both target symptoms agreed rating scale. Physical examination and laboratory investigation were given to each psychiatric patient. Amitriptyline has been found to have no severe side-effects other than dryness of the mouth and constipation which have been frequently complained of. Other methods and findings of the study were also discussed.
ISSN:00071250
DOI:10.1192/bjp.109.463.826