Seasonal Affective Disorder Summary

344 relevant articles (37 outcomes, 58 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: A syndrome characterized by depressions that recur annually at the same time each year, usually during the winter months. Other symptoms include anxiety, irritability, decreased energy, increased appetite (carbohydrate cravings), increased duration of sleep, and weight gain. SAD (seasonal affective disorder) can be treated by daily exposure to bright artificial lights (PHOTOTHERAPY), during the season of recurrence.

Also Known As: Seasonal Affective Disorders; Affective Disorder, Seasonal; Affective Disorders, Seasonal; Disorder, Seasonal Affective; Disorder, Seasonal Mood Show All >>

Key Drugs and Agents for Seasonal Affective Disorder

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:

Tryptophan (L-Tryptophan) : 6 outcomes 2 studies in 16 results : FDA 30
Serotonin (5 Hydroxytryptamine) : 2 outcomes 4 studies in 30 results : IBA
Fluoxetine (Prozac) : 2 outcomes 3 studies in 8 results : FDA 46 Generic
Melatonin : 2 outcomes 2 studies in 43 results : IBA
GTP-Binding Proteins (G-Protein) : 1 outcome 1 study in 3 results : IBA
Bupropion (Wellbutrin) : 1 outcome 1 study in 3 results : FDA 24 Generic
Vitamin B 12 (Cyanocobalamin) : 1 outcome 1 study in 1 result : FDA 47 Generic
Methyl Green (Green, Light) : 1 outcome 1 study in 1 result : IBA
Levodopa (L Dopa) : 1 outcome 1 study in 1 result : FDA 24 Generic
Carbidopa (Lodosyn) : 1 outcome 1 study in 1 result : FDA 22 Generic

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Key Therapies for Seasonal Affective Disorder

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