Abstract |
A restrospective chart study and follow-up telephone interviews were used to compare the relapse rates of unipolar depressives who had received either lithium or tricyclics following ECT. The results showed no difference between the two treatment groups. The literature on ECT was reviewed in the light of the results from the present study. We concluded that ECT followed by either lithium or a tricyclic antidepressant is a more effective treatment for unipolar depression than ECT alone.
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Authors | P Perry, M T Tsuang |
Journal | Journal of affective disorders
(J Affect Disord)
Vol. 1
Issue 2
Pg. 123-9
(Jun 1979)
ISSN: 0165-0327 [Print] Netherlands |
PMID | 162494
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.)
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Chemical References |
- Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic
- Lithium
- Imipramine
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Topics |
- Adult
- Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic
(therapeutic use)
- Depressive Disorder
(therapy)
- Electroconvulsive Therapy
- Female
- Humans
- Imipramine
(therapeutic use)
- Lithium
(therapeutic use)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care
- Recurrence
- Retrospective Studies
- Suicide, Attempted
(prevention & control)
- Suicide Prevention
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