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clonidine and Alcohol Drinking

clonidine has been researched along with Alcohol Drinking in 8 studies

Clonidine: An imidazoline sympatholytic agent that stimulates ALPHA-2 ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS and central IMIDAZOLINE RECEPTORS. It is commonly used in the management of HYPERTENSION.
clonidine (amino form) : A clonidine that is 4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-amine in which one of the amino hydrogens is replaced by a 2,6-dichlorophenyl group.

Alcohol Drinking: Behaviors associated with the ingesting of ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, including social drinking.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The dependence of the growth hormone (GH) response to clonidine (CLON) on alcohol drinking habits and on the menstrual cycle was investigated."7.67The dependence of the clonidine growth hormone test on alcohol drinking habits and the menstrual cycle. ( Ackenheil, M; Herz, M; Matussek, N, 1984)
"Clonidine is an α2-adrenergic receptor agonist which, at low doses, inhibits noradrenergic signaling by decreasing norepinephrine release from presynaptic noradrenergic neurons."5.40The α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, clonidine, reduces alcohol drinking in alcohol-preferring (P) rats. ( Alexander, L; Federoff, D; Froehlich, JC; Malone, J; Rasmussen, DD, 2014)
"Clonidine is an α2-adrenergic receptor agonist which, at low doses, inhibits noradrenergic signaling by decreasing norepinephrine release from presynaptic noradrenergic neurons."1.40The α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, clonidine, reduces alcohol drinking in alcohol-preferring (P) rats. ( Alexander, L; Federoff, D; Froehlich, JC; Malone, J; Rasmussen, DD, 2014)
"Yohimbine also acts as an agonist of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) 5-HT1A receptors, which have been shown to be involved in alcohol seeking."1.35The role of noradrenaline and 5-hydroxytryptamine in yohimbine-induced increases in alcohol-seeking in rats. ( Dzung Lê, A; Fletcher, PJ; Funk, D; Harding, S; Juzytsch, W, 2009)
"Our findings suggest that patients with endogenous depression are characterized by a subsensitivity of postsynaptic alpha-receptors or of structures related to them."1.26Effect of clonidine on growth hormone release in psychiatric patients and controls. ( Ackenheil, M; Hippius, H; Matussek, N; Müller, F; Schröder, HT; Schultes, H; Wasilewski, B, 1980)

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (37.50)18.7374
1990's2 (25.00)18.2507
2000's2 (25.00)29.6817
2010's1 (12.50)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Rasmussen, DD1
Alexander, L1
Malone, J1
Federoff, D1
Froehlich, JC1
Dzung Lê, A1
Funk, D1
Harding, S1
Juzytsch, W1
Fletcher, PJ1
de Moura, RS1
Miranda, DZ1
Pinto, AC1
Sicca, RF1
Souza, MA1
Rubenich, LM1
Carvalho, LC1
Rangel, BM1
Tano, T1
Madeira, SV1
Resende, AC1
Hemmingsen, R1
Clemmesen, L1
Barry, DI1
Matussek, N2
Ackenheil, M2
Hippius, H1
Müller, F1
Schröder, HT1
Schultes, H1
Wasilewski, B1
Herz, M1
Covey, LS1
Glassman, AH1
Stetner, F1
Becker, J1
Opitz, K1

Trials

1 trial available for clonidine and Alcohol Drinking

ArticleYear
Effect of history of alcoholism or major depression on smoking cessation.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1993, Volume: 150, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Alcohol Drinking; Alcoholism; Clonidine; Comorbidity; Depressive Disorder; Female; Follow-Up

1993

Other Studies

7 other studies available for clonidine and Alcohol Drinking

ArticleYear
The α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, clonidine, reduces alcohol drinking in alcohol-preferring (P) rats.
    Alcohol (Fayetteville, N.Y.), 2014, Volume: 48, Issue:6

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists; Alcohol Drinking; Animals; Choice Behavior; Clonidine; Drinkin

2014
The role of noradrenaline and 5-hydroxytryptamine in yohimbine-induced increases in alcohol-seeking in rats.
    Psychopharmacology, 2009, Volume: 204, Issue:3

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-Agonists; Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists; Alcohol Drinking; Animals; Biogenic Monoami

2009
Mechanism of the endothelium-dependent vasodilation and the antihypertensive effect of Brazilian red wine.
    Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology, 2004, Volume: 44, Issue:3

    Topics: Acetylcholine; Administration, Oral; Alcohol Drinking; Animals; Apamin; Atropine; Blood Pressure; Br

2004
Blind study of the effect of the alpha-adrenergic agonists clonidine and lofexidine on alcohol withdrawal in the rat.
    Journal of studies on alcohol, 1984, Volume: 45, Issue:4

    Topics: Alcohol Drinking; Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium; Animals; Behavior, Animal; Clonidine; Humans; Male; P

1984
Effect of clonidine on growth hormone release in psychiatric patients and controls.
    Psychiatry research, 1980, Volume: 2, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Alcohol Drinking; Bipolar Disorder; Clonidine; Depressive Disorder; Female; Growth Hormone; H

1980
The dependence of the clonidine growth hormone test on alcohol drinking habits and the menstrual cycle.
    Psychoneuroendocrinology, 1984, Volume: 9, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Alcohol Drinking; Clonidine; Female; Growth Hormone; Humans; Male; Menstruation; Personality

1984
The effect of clonidine and related substances on voluntary ethanol consumption in rats.
    Drug and alcohol dependence, 1990, Volume: 25, Issue:1

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-Agonists; Alcohol Drinking; Animals; Antihypertensive Agents; Clonidine; Dose-Respo

1990