BUSPIRONE IN THE TREATMENT OF POSTTRAUMATIC-STRESS-DISORDER

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WELLS, BG
CHU, CC
JOHNSON, R
NASDAHL, C
AYUBI, MA
SEWELL, E
STATHAM, P
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[1] UNIV TENNESSEE,CTR HLTH SCI,DEPT CLIN PHARM,MEMPHIS,TN 38163
[2] UNIV TENNESSEE,CTR HLTH SCI,DEPT PSYCHIAT,MEMPHIS,TN 38163
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PHARMACOTHERAPY | 1991年 / 11卷 / 04期
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R9 [药学];
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Three patients with a DSM-III-R diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder were successfully treated with buspirone in final maximum dosages ranging from 35-60 mg daily. The onset of clinical efficacy ranged from 5-29 days. Symptoms that improved included anxiety, insomnia, flashbacks, and depressed mood. Patients experienced no side effects. Serotonin partial agonist effects are a possible mechanism underlying buspirone's efficacy.
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页码:340 / 343
页数:4
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