dextroamphetamine has been researched along with Dysthymic Disorder in 2 studies
Dextroamphetamine: The d-form of AMPHETAMINE. It is a central nervous system stimulant and a sympathomimetic. It has also been used in the treatment of narcolepsy and of attention deficit disorders and hyperactivity in children. Dextroamphetamine has multiple mechanisms of action including blocking uptake of adrenergics and dopamine, stimulating release of monamines, and inhibiting monoamine oxidase. It is also a drug of abuse and a psychotomimetic.
(S)-amphetamine : A 1-phenylpropan-2-amine that has S configuration.
Dysthymic Disorder: Chronically depressed mood that occurs for most of the day more days than not for at least 2 years. The required minimum duration in children to make this diagnosis is 1 year. During periods of depressed mood, at least 2 of the following additional symptoms are present: poor appetite or overeating, insomnia or hypersomnia, low energy or fatigue, low self-esteem, poor concentration or difficulty making decisions, and feelings of hopelessness. (DSM-IV)
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "The authors attempted to treat Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) suboptimally responsive to one of the newer (second-generation) antidepressants by augmentation with a psychostimulant medication." | 1.30 | Psychostimulant augmentation of second generation antidepressants: a case series. ( Anand, VS; Masand, PS; Tanquary, JF, 1998) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (50.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (50.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Stewart, JW | 1 |
| Quitkin, FM | 1 |
| McGrath, PJ | 1 |
| Klein, DF | 1 |
| Masand, PS | 1 |
| Anand, VS | 1 |
| Tanquary, JF | 1 |
2 other studies available for dextroamphetamine and Dysthymic Disorder
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Defining the boundaries of atypical depression: evidence from the HPA axis supports course of illness distinctions.
Topics: Adult; Age of Onset; Circadian Rhythm; Comorbidity; Depressive Disorder; Dexamethasone; Dextroamphet | 2005 |
Psychostimulant augmentation of second generation antidepressants: a case series.
Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Depressive Disor | 1998 |