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alprazolam and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

alprazolam has been researched along with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in 11 studies

Alprazolam: A triazolobenzodiazepine compound with antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic actions, that is efficacious in the treatment of PANIC DISORDERS, with or without AGORAPHOBIA, and in generalized ANXIETY DISORDERS. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual, 1994, p238)
alprazolam : A member of the class of triazolobenzodiazepines that is 4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine carrying methyl, phenyl and chloro substituents at positions 1, 6 and 8 respectively. Alprazolam is only found in individuals that have taken this drug.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: An anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, persistent obsessions or compulsions. Obsessions are the intrusive ideas, thoughts, or images that are experienced as senseless or repugnant. Compulsions are repetitive and seemingly purposeful behavior which the individual generally recognizes as senseless and from which the individual does not derive pleasure although it may provide a release from tension.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" By the response of the patients to alprazolam (anxiolytic) and fluoketin (antidepressant) given by a special scheme, 3 types of comorbidity of obsessional-phobic and affective disturbances were recognized: 1) prevalent depression, 2) combination of dysthymia with marked obsessional-phobic disorders, 3) overcoming of obsessional-phobic and affective disorders."5.07[The psychopharmacotherapy of anxious-depressive states (the interrelationship of the structure of the comorbidity to the choice of drug therapy)]. ( Andriushchenko, AV; Koliutskaia, EV; Morkovkina, IV; Smulevich, AB; Tkhostov, ASh, 1994)
"Four patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (DSM-III and RDC) were treated in an open trial with alprazolam."3.67Alprazolam in the treatment of obsessive symptoms. ( Tollefson, G, 1985)

Research

Studies (11)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19907 (63.64)18.7374
1990's2 (18.18)18.2507
2000's1 (9.09)29.6817
2010's1 (9.09)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Marazziti, D1
Carlini, M1
Dell'Osso, L1
Gallelli, L1
De Fazio, S1
Corace, E1
De Sarro, G1
Garcia, CS1
De Fazio, P1
Tesar, GE1
Jenike, MA1
Ballenger, JC1
Campbell, M1
Cueva, JE1
Smulevich, AB1
Andriushchenko, AV1
Morkovkina, IV1
Tkhostov, ASh1
Koliutskaia, EV1
Saran, A1
Halaris, A1
Hoehn-Saric, R1
McLeod, DR1
Ketter, T1
Chun, D1
Lu, F1
Hardy, JL1
Tollefson, G1

Reviews

4 reviews available for alprazolam and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

ArticleYear
Treatment strategies of obsessive-compulsive disorder and panic disorder/agoraphobia.
    Current topics in medicinal chemistry, 2012, Volume: 12, Issue:4

    Topics: Agoraphobia; Alprazolam; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Clomipramine; Cognit

2012
Psychopharmacology of the anxiety disorders.
    The Psychiatric clinics of North America, 1984, Volume: 7, Issue:4

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Adult; Agoraphobia; Alprazolam; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Anxie

1984
Psychopharmacology in child and adolescent psychiatry: a review of the past seven years. Part II.
    Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1995, Volume: 34, Issue:10

    Topics: Adolescent; Alprazolam; Anticonvulsants; Antipsychotic Agents; Anxiety, Separation; Bipolar Disorder

1995
Generalized anxiety disorder.
    The Psychiatric clinics of North America, 1985, Volume: 8, Issue:1

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Alprazolam; Animals; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyc

1985

Trials

1 trial available for alprazolam and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

ArticleYear
[The psychopharmacotherapy of anxious-depressive states (the interrelationship of the structure of the comorbidity to the choice of drug therapy)].
    Zhurnal nevrologii i psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova, 1994, Volume: 94, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Alprazolam; Anxiety; Comorbidity; Depression; Double-Blind Method; Female; Fluoxetine; Humans

1994

Other Studies

6 other studies available for alprazolam and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

ArticleYear
Generalised urticaria in a young woman treated with clomipramine and after ingestion of codfish.
    Pharmacopsychiatry, 2006, Volume: 39, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Alprazolam; Animals; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Antidepressive Agents, Tricycl

2006
Alprazolam as treatment for a case of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1984, Volume: 141, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Alprazolam; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Anxiety Disorders; Benzodiazepines; Humans; Male; Obsessive-

1984
Panic attack precipitated by fluoxetine.
    The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 1989,Spring, Volume: 1, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Alprazolam; Fluoxetine; Humans; Male; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Panic Disorder; Psychiat

1989
Alprazolam in the treatment of compulsive symptoms.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 1986, Volume: 6, Issue:1

    Topics: Alprazolam; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Anxiety; Benzodiazepines; Compulsive Behavior; Fecal Incontinence;

1986
Obsessive compulsive disorder.
    Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie, 1986, Volume: 31, Issue:3

    Topics: Alprazolam; Benzodiazepines; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

1986
Alprazolam in the treatment of obsessive symptoms.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 1985, Volume: 5, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Alprazolam; Benzodiazepines; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Obsessive-Compulsive Di

1985