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alprazolam and Premenstrual Syndrome

alprazolam has been researched along with Premenstrual Syndrome in 20 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.

Premenstrual Syndrome: A combination of distressing physical, psychologic, or behavioral changes that occur during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Symptoms of PMS are diverse (such as pain, water-retention, anxiety, cravings, and depression) and they diminish markedly 2 or 3 days after the initiation of menses.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"To determine the effectiveness of oral micronized progesterone, alprazolam, and placebo in premenstrual syndrome (PMS) treatment and the effect of clinical contact on treatment responses."9.08A double-blind trial of oral progesterone, alprazolam, and placebo in treatment of severe premenstrual syndrome. ( Freeman, EW; Polansky, M; Rickels, K; Sondheimer, SJ, 1995)
"We observed no significant differences in the severity of premenstrual symptom ratings during alprazolam administration compared with placebo on any scale except the Beck Depression Inventory Scale."9.07Alprazolam in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome. A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. ( Grover, GN; Rubinow, DR; Schmidt, PJ, 1993)
"A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized multiple crossover study was designed to determine the effectiveness of alprazolam in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome."9.06Treatment of premenstrual syndrome with alprazolam: results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized crossover clinical trial. ( Rinehart, JS; Ruddock, VE; Schiff, I; Smith, S, 1987)
"Data were drawn from 3 double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, published treatment trials: alprazolam for patients with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and diazepam and lorazepam for patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)."5.09Prior benzodiazepine exposure and benzodiazepine treatment outcome. ( Freeman, EW; Rickels, K, 2000)
"To determine the effectiveness of oral micronized progesterone, alprazolam, and placebo in premenstrual syndrome (PMS) treatment and the effect of clinical contact on treatment responses."5.08A double-blind trial of oral progesterone, alprazolam, and placebo in treatment of severe premenstrual syndrome. ( Freeman, EW; Polansky, M; Rickels, K; Sondheimer, SJ, 1995)
"To determine the efficacy of fluoxetine (10 mg), alprazolam, propanolol and pyridoxine in the treatment of severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS)."5.08A double-blind trial of four medications to treat severe premenstrual syndrome. ( da Fonseca, AM; Diegoli, CA; Diegoli, MS; Pinotti, JA, 1998)
"We observed no significant differences in the severity of premenstrual symptom ratings during alprazolam administration compared with placebo on any scale except the Beck Depression Inventory Scale."5.07Alprazolam in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome. A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. ( Grover, GN; Rubinow, DR; Schmidt, PJ, 1993)
"A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized multiple crossover study was designed to determine the effectiveness of alprazolam in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome."5.06Treatment of premenstrual syndrome with alprazolam: results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized crossover clinical trial. ( Rinehart, JS; Ruddock, VE; Schiff, I; Smith, S, 1987)
"Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine derivative that is currently used in the treatment of generalized anxiety, panic attacks with or without agoraphobia, and depression."4.82Clinical pharmacology, clinical efficacy, and behavioral toxicity of alprazolam: a review of the literature. ( Verster, JC; Volkerts, ER, 2004)
"Alprazolam was found to be superior to placebo."2.67Treatment of premenstrual dysphoria with alprazolam. A controlled study. ( Endicott, J; Harrison, WM; Nee, J, 1990)
" Efficacy has been reported with both continuous dosing (all cycle) and intermittent or luteal phase dosing (from ovulation to menses)."2.48Psychotropic medications and other non-hormonal treatments for premenstrual disorders. ( Pearlstein, T, 2012)
"Three categories of treatments for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) have been proposed: those designed to correct the cause of the disorder; those designed for symptom relief; and those aimed at eliminating the menstrual cycle."2.38Problems in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome. ( Garfinkel, PE; Robinson, GE, 1990)

Research

Studies (20)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (15.00)18.7374
1990's12 (60.00)18.2507
2000's4 (20.00)29.6817
2010's1 (5.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Pearlstein, T1
Vleck, JP1
Safranek, SM1
Verster, JC1
Volkerts, ER1
Kroll, R1
Rapkin, AJ1
Freinhar, JP1
van Leusden, HA1
Freeman, EW3
Rickels, K3
Sondheimer, SJ1
Polansky, M1
Berger, CP1
Presser, B1
Schmidt, PJ1
Grover, GN1
Rubinow, DR1
Diegoli, MS1
da Fonseca, AM1
Diegoli, CA1
Pinotti, JA1
Evans, SM2
Haney, M1
Levin, FR1
Foltin, RW2
Fischman, MW2
Michener, W1
Rozin, P1
Freeman, E1
Gale, L1
Robinson, GE1
Garfinkel, PE1
Abraham, GE1
Hargrove, JT1
Harrison, WM2
Endicott, J2
Nee, J1
Smith, S1
Rinehart, JS1
Ruddock, VE1
Schiff, I1
Rabkin, JG1
Nee, JC1
Sandberg, D1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
A Multicentre, Prospective, Open-label, Non-comparative Study to Evaluate Menstrual Bleeding Typology, Tolerability, and Compliance During a Monophasic Hormonal Contraceptive Treatment With Norgestimate + Ethinylestradiol in Italy.[NCT06067256]Phase 4228 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2023-07-20Recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

5 reviews available for alprazolam and Premenstrual Syndrome

ArticleYear
Psychotropic medications and other non-hormonal treatments for premenstrual disorders.
    Menopause international, 2012, Volume: 18, Issue:2

    Topics: Alprazolam; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Antidepressive Agents; Calcium Compounds; Cognitive Behavioral Ther

2012
Clinical inquiries. What medications are effective for treating symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
    The Journal of family practice, 2002, Volume: 51, Issue:10

    Topics: Alprazolam; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Calcium; Estrogen Antagonists; Female; Humans; Premenstrual Syndrom

2002
Clinical pharmacology, clinical efficacy, and behavioral toxicity of alprazolam: a review of the literature.
    CNS drug reviews, 2004,Spring, Volume: 10, Issue:1

    Topics: Alprazolam; Animals; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Anxiety Disorders; Automobile Driving; Behavior; Clinical

2004
Treatment of premenstrual disorders.
    The Journal of reproductive medicine, 2006, Volume: 51, Issue:4 Suppl

    Topics: Alprazolam; Androstenes; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Contraceptives, Oral; Exercise; Female; Gonad

2006
Problems in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome.
    Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie, 1990, Volume: 35, Issue:3

    Topics: Alprazolam; Combined Modality Therapy; Female; Humans; Premenstrual Syndrome

1990

Trials

12 trials available for alprazolam and Premenstrual Syndrome

ArticleYear
A double-blind trial of oral progesterone, alprazolam, and placebo in treatment of severe premenstrual syndrome.
    JAMA, 1995, Jul-05, Volume: 274, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Alprazolam; Analysis of Variance; Double-Blind Method; Drug Administrat

1995
Alprazolam in the treatment of two subsamples of patients with late luteal phase dysphoric disorder: a double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study.
    Obstetrics and gynecology, 1994, Volume: 84, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Alprazolam; Analysis of Variance; Double-Blind Method; Female; Follicular Phase; Humans; Lute

1994
Alprazolam in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome. A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Archives of general psychiatry, 1993, Volume: 50, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Alprazolam; Anxiety; Depression; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Double-Blind Method; Drug

1993
A double-blind trial of four medications to treat severe premenstrual syndrome.
    International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 1998, Volume: 62, Issue:1

    Topics: Alprazolam; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Double-Blind Method; Female; Fluoxetine; Humans; Premenstrual Syndr

1998
Mood and performance changes in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder: acute effects of alprazolam.
    Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 1998, Volume: 19, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Affect; Alprazolam; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Double-Blind Metho

1998
Food "cravings" and the acute effects of alprazolam on food intake in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
    Appetite, 1999, Volume: 32, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Alprazolam; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Dietary Fats; Eating; Feeding and Eating Disorders; Female;

1999
Characteristics of placebo responses in medical treatment of premenstrual syndrome.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1999, Volume: 156, Issue:9

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Alprazolam; Double-Blind Method; Drug Administration Schedule; Female; Follow-Up

1999
The role of low progesterone and tension as triggers of perimenstrual chocolate and sweets craving: some negative experimental evidence.
    Physiology & behavior, 1999, Volume: 67, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Alprazolam; Analysis of Variance; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Anxiety; Appetite; Behavior, Addictive

1999
Prior benzodiazepine exposure and benzodiazepine treatment outcome.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 2000, Volume: 61, Issue:6

    Topics: Alprazolam; Anxiety Disorders; Benzodiazepines; Diazepam; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Double-B

2000
Treatment of premenstrual dysphoria with alprazolam. A controlled study.
    Archives of general psychiatry, 1990, Volume: 47, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Alprazolam; Attitude to Health; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Outcome and Process

1990
Treatment of premenstrual syndrome with alprazolam: results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized crossover clinical trial.
    Obstetrics and gynecology, 1987, Volume: 70, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Alprazolam; Clinical Trials as Topic; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Premenstrual Syndr

1987
Treatment of premenstrual dysphoria with alprazolam and placebo.
    Psychopharmacology bulletin, 1987, Volume: 23, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Alprazolam; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Premenstrual Syndrome

1987

Other Studies

3 other studies available for alprazolam and Premenstrual Syndrome

ArticleYear
Alprazolam and premenstrual syndrome.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1984, Volume: 45, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Alprazolam; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Benzodiazepines; Female; Humans; Premenstrual Syndrome

1984
Premenstrual syndrome no progesterone; premenstrual dysphoric disorder no serotonin deficiency.
    Lancet (London, England), 1995, Dec-02, Volume: 346, Issue:8988

    Topics: Affect; Alprazolam; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Female; Fluoxetin

1995
Diagnosis and treatment of premenstrual syndrome.
    Fertility and sterility, 1990, Volume: 54, Issue:1

    Topics: Alprazolam; Female; Humans; Premenstrual Syndrome

1990