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alprazolam and Seasonal Affective Disorder

alprazolam has been researched along with Seasonal Affective Disorder in 2 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.

Seasonal Affective Disorder: 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.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Yamadera, H1
Okawa, M1
Takahashi, K1
Sandyk, R1
Dann, LC1

Trials

1 trial available for alprazolam and Seasonal Affective Disorder

ArticleYear
Open study of effects of alprazolam on seasonal affective disorder.
    Psychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 2001, Volume: 55, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Affect; Alprazolam; Anti-Anxiety Agents; Drug Administration Schedule; Female; Hu

2001

Other Studies

1 other study available for alprazolam and Seasonal Affective Disorder

ArticleYear
Seasonal panic disorder: a possible variant of seasonal affective disorder.
    The International journal of neuroscience, 1992, Volume: 62, Issue:3-4

    Topics: Adult; Alprazolam; Anxiety Disorders; Circadian Rhythm; Combined Modality Therapy; Depressive Disord

1992