Page last updated: 2024-10-28

guanfacine and Depressive Disorder

guanfacine has been researched along with Depressive Disorder in 5 studies

Guanfacine: A centrally acting antihypertensive agent with specificity towards ADRENERGIC ALPHA-2 RECEPTORS.

Depressive Disorder: An affective disorder manifested by either a dysphoric mood or loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities. The mood disturbance is prominent and relatively persistent.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Growth hormone (GH) responses to the alpha 2-adrenoceptor agonist guanfacine and to GH releasing hormone (GHRH) were measured in 13 patients fulfilling Research Diagnostic Criteria and DSM-III criteria for major depressive disorder and in 13 controls matched for age and sex."3.67Growth hormone responses to the alpha 2-adrenoceptor agonist guanfacine and to growth hormone releasing hormone in depressed patients and controls. ( Balldin, J; Eriksson, E; Lindstedt, G; Modigh, K, 1988)
"High rates of comorbidity between alcohol use disorder (AUD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) are reported."1.40A sustained depressive state promotes a guanfacine reversible susceptibility to alcohol seeking in rats. ( De Vries, TJ; Hoogendijk, WJ; Riga, D; Schmitz, LJ; Smit, AB; Spijker, S; van der Harst, JE; van Mourik, Y, 2014)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (20.00)18.7374
1990's1 (20.00)18.2507
2000's1 (20.00)29.6817
2010's2 (40.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Riga, D1
Schmitz, LJ1
van der Harst, JE1
van Mourik, Y1
Hoogendijk, WJ1
Smit, AB1
De Vries, TJ1
Spijker, S1
Mattingly, GW1
Anderson, RH1
Hollander, E1
Horrigan, JP1
Barnhill, LJ1
Eriksson, E1
Balldin, J1
Lindstedt, G1
Modigh, K1

Reviews

1 review available for guanfacine and Depressive Disorder

ArticleYear
Optimizing outcomes in ADHD treatment: from clinical targets to novel delivery systems.
    CNS spectrums, 2016, Volume: 21, Issue:S1

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists; Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors; Anxiety Disorders; Atomoxetine H

2016

Other Studies

4 other studies available for guanfacine and Depressive Disorder

ArticleYear
A sustained depressive state promotes a guanfacine reversible susceptibility to alcohol seeking in rats.
    Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 2014, Volume: 39, Issue:5

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists; Alcohol Drinking; Alcoholism; Animals; Central Nervous System

2014
Treatment response and redefining diagnostic boundaries.
    CNS spectrums, 2008, Volume: 13, Issue:12

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-Agonists; Anxiety Disorders; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Depress

2008
The suppression of nightmares with guanfacine.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1996, Volume: 57, Issue:8

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-Agonists; Adult; Clonidine; Comorbidity; Depressive Disorder; Dreams; Drug Therapy,

1996
Growth hormone responses to the alpha 2-adrenoceptor agonist guanfacine and to growth hormone releasing hormone in depressed patients and controls.
    Psychiatry research, 1988, Volume: 26, Issue:1

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-Agonists; Depressive Disorder; Female; Growth Hormone; Growth Hormone-Releasing Hor

1988