A Beta Adrenergic Stimulant (Salbutamol) versus Clomipramine in Depression: A Controlled Study
- 1 April 1980
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Royal College of Psychiatrists in The British Journal of Psychiatry
- Vol. 136 (4) , 354-358
- https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.136.4.354
Abstract
Summary: A controlled study comparing salbutamol (6 mg/day) to clomipramine (150 mg/day), both given by intravenous infusion, was performed on depressed inpatients (10 per group). The symptomatology was evaluated by two blind observers at days 0, 5 and 15 using the Hamilton Rating Scale. Both treatments were effective on the overall symptomatology but the onset of action of salbutamol was more rapid.Keywords
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