Abstract |
Secretion curves for prolactin, cortisol, TSH, and GH from a 37-year old woman with dysthymia and panic disorder with agoraphobia were determined one day prior to (day I), and during a panic attack (day II) associated with an oral dose of 60 mg dl- fenfluramine, a drug known to increase anticipatory anxiety. The increased cortisol secretion observed is discussed in relation to the hormonal correlates of anxiety and the possible role of depression, dl- fenfluramine, and serotonergic receptor sensitivity.
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Authors | A H Vieira, R T Ramos, V Gentil |
Journal | Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologicas
(Braz J Med Biol Res)
Vol. 30
Issue 7
Pg. 887-90
(Jul 1997)
ISSN: 0100-879X [Print] Brazil |
PMID | 9361714
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Hormones
- Serotonin Agents
- Human Growth Hormone
- Fenfluramine
- Prolactin
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Topics |
- Adult
- Female
- Fenfluramine
(adverse effects)
- Hormones
(metabolism)
- Human Growth Hormone
(metabolism)
- Humans
- Panic Disorder
(blood, chemically induced)
- Prolactin
(metabolism)
- Serotonin Agents
(adverse effects)
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