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imipramine and Bulimia

imipramine has been researched along with Bulimia in 12 studies

Imipramine: The prototypical tricyclic antidepressant. It has been used in major depression, dysthymia, bipolar depression, attention-deficit disorders, agoraphobia, and panic disorders. It has less sedative effect than some other members of this therapeutic group.
imipramine : A dibenzoazepine that is 5H-dibenzo[b,f]azepine substituted by a 3-(dimethylamino)propyl group at the nitrogen atom.

Bulimia: Eating an excess amount of food in a short period of time, as seen in the disorder of BULIMIA NERVOSA. It is caused by an abnormal craving for food, or insatiable hunger also known as ox hunger.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We compared 3H-imipramine binding in 10 major depressives with that in 29 healthy volunteers, 13 patients with panic disorder, 9 patients with bulimia, 9 suicide attempters, and 6 schizophrenic patients."3.67Lack of specificity of reduced platelet imipramine binding in different psychiatric conditions. ( Akiskal, HS; Cassano, GB; Marazziti, D; Placidi, GF, 1989)
"Platelet 3H-imipramine binding was investigated in 8 patients affected by bulimia according to DSM III criteria, and in 7 healthy volunteers."3.67Involvement of serotonin system in bulimia. ( Cassano, GB; Macchi, E; Marazziti, D; Placidi, GF; Rotondo, A, 1988)

Research

Studies (12)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19906 (50.00)18.7374
1990's5 (41.67)18.2507
2000's1 (8.33)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Rothschild, R1
Quitkin, HM1
Quitkin, FM1
Stewart, JW1
Ocepek-Welikson, K1
McGrath, PJ1
Tricamo, E1
Keel, PK1
Mitchell, JE5
Davis, TL1
Crow, SJ1
Alger, SA1
Schwalberg, MD1
Bigaouette, JM1
Michalek, AV1
Howard, LJ1
Pyle, RL4
Eckert, ED4
Hatsukami, D4
Pomeroy, C4
Zimmerman, R4
Marazziti, D2
Placidi, GF2
Cassano, GB2
Akiskal, HS1
Macchi, E1
Rotondo, A1
Siegel, DM1
Rossiter, EM1
Agras, WS1
Losch, M1
Telch, CF1

Trials

8 trials available for imipramine and Bulimia

ArticleYear
A double-blind placebo-controlled comparison of phenelzine and imipramine in the treatment of bulimia in atypical depressives.
    The International journal of eating disorders, 1994, Volume: 15, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Bulimia; Comorbidity; Depressive Disorder; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Imipramine; M

1994
Long-term impact of treatment in women diagnosed with bulimia nervosa.
    The International journal of eating disorders, 2002, Volume: 31, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Analysis of Variance; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Bulimia; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

2002
Psychological treatment superior in bulimia nervosa.
    British journal of hospital medicine, 1991, Volume: 46, Issue:1

    Topics: Bulimia; Combined Modality Therapy; Humans; Imipramine; Psychotherapy, Group

1991
Effect of a tricyclic antidepressant and opiate antagonist on binge-eating behavior in normoweight bulimic and obese, binge-eating subjects.
    The American journal of clinical nutrition, 1991, Volume: 53, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; beta-Endorphin; Bulimia; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Hyperphagia; Imipramine; Naltre

1991
Maintenance treatment and 6-month outcome for bulimic patients who respond to initial treatment.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1990, Volume: 147, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Bulimia; Combined Modality Therapy; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Imipramine

1990
A comparison study of antidepressants and structured intensive group psychotherapy in the treatment of bulimia nervosa.
    Archives of general psychiatry, 1990, Volume: 47, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anorexia Nervosa; Anxiety; Behavior Therapy; Body Weight; Bulimia; Cognitive Beha

1990
Response to alternative antidepressants in imipramine nonresponders with bulimia nervosa.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 1989, Volume: 9, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Antidepressive Agents; Bulimia; Clinical Trials as Topic; Desipramine; Feeding Be

1989
Antidepressants vs. group therapy in the treatment of bulimia.
    Psychopharmacology bulletin, 1987, Volume: 23, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Bulimia; Female; Humans; Imipramine; Psychotherapy, Group

1987

Other Studies

4 other studies available for imipramine and Bulimia

ArticleYear
Lack of specificity of reduced platelet imipramine binding in different psychiatric conditions.
    Psychiatry research, 1989, Volume: 30, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anxiety Disorders; Blood Platelets; Bulimia; Humans; Imipramine; Mental Disorders

1989
Involvement of serotonin system in bulimia.
    Life sciences, 1988, Volume: 43, Issue:25

    Topics: Blood Platelets; Bulimia; Carrier Proteins; Female; Humans; Imipramine; Male; Receptors, Drug; Recep

1988
Bulimia, tricyclic antidepressants, and mania.
    Clinical pediatrics, 1989, Volume: 28, Issue:3

    Topics: Bipolar Disorder; Bulimia; Child; Combined Modality Therapy; Female; Humans; Imipramine

1989
Dietary restraint of bulimic subjects following cognitive-behavioral or pharmacological treatment.
    Behaviour research and therapy, 1988, Volume: 26, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Behavior Therapy; Bulimia; Cognition; Diet, Reducing; Energy Intake; Female

1988