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fluoxetine and Asperger Syndrome

fluoxetine has been researched along with Asperger Syndrome in 2 studies

Fluoxetine: The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants.
fluoxetine : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of (R)- and (S)-fluoxetine. A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), it is used (generally as the hydrochloride salt) for the treatment of depression (and the depressive phase of bipolar disorder), bullimia nervosa, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
N-methyl-3-phenyl-3-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]propan-1-amine : An aromatic ether consisting of 4-trifluoromethylphenol in which the hydrogen of the phenolic hydroxy group is replaced by a 3-(methylamino)-1-phenylpropyl group.

Asperger Syndrome: A disorder beginning in childhood whose essential features are persistent impairment in reciprocal social communication and social interaction, and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. These symptoms may limit or impair everyday functioning. (From DSM-5)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The regional metabolic effects of fluoxetine were examined in patients with autism spectrum disorders."5.09Effect of fluoxetine on regional cerebral metabolism in autistic spectrum disorders: a pilot study. ( Bienstock, C; Buchsbaum, BR; Buchsbaum, MS; Cartwright, C; Haznedar, MM; Hollander, E; Mosovich, S; Robins, D; Solimando, A; Spiegel-Cohen, J; Tang, C; Wei, TC, 2001)
"Asperger's disorder was diagnosed after we reconsidered the relationship between the schizoid psychopathy in childhood and the stealing behaviours which occurred in adolescence."1.32Asperger's disorder: a case report of repeated stealing and the collecting behaviours of an adolescent patient. ( Chen, CC; Chen, PS; Chen, SJ; Lo, HY; Yang, YK; Yeh, TL, 2003)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Chen, PS1
Chen, SJ1
Yang, YK1
Yeh, TL1
Chen, CC1
Lo, HY1
Buchsbaum, MS1
Hollander, E1
Haznedar, MM1
Tang, C1
Spiegel-Cohen, J1
Wei, TC1
Solimando, A1
Buchsbaum, BR1
Robins, D1
Bienstock, C1
Cartwright, C1
Mosovich, S1

Trials

1 trial available for fluoxetine and Asperger Syndrome

ArticleYear
Effect of fluoxetine on regional cerebral metabolism in autistic spectrum disorders: a pilot study.
    The international journal of neuropsychopharmacology, 2001, Volume: 4, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Analysis of Variance; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Asperger Syndrome; Autistic D

2001

Other Studies

1 other study available for fluoxetine and Asperger Syndrome

ArticleYear
Asperger's disorder: a case report of repeated stealing and the collecting behaviours of an adolescent patient.
    Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica, 2003, Volume: 107, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Asperger Syndrome; Disruptive, Impulse Control, and Conduct Disorders; Fluoxetine; Humans; Ma

2003