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imipramine and Constipation

imipramine has been researched along with Constipation in 6 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.

Constipation: Infrequent or difficult evacuation of FECES. These symptoms are associated with a variety of causes, including low DIETARY FIBER intake, emotional or nervous disturbances, systemic and structural disorders, drug-induced aggravation, and infections.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"An international, multicenter, placebo-controlled study was undertaken to determine the safety and antidepressant efficacy of moclobemide, a new reversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase A, and imipramine in the treatment of dysthymia (DSM-III-R)."9.08Moclobemide and imipramine in chronic depression (dysthymia): an international double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. International Collaborative Study Group. ( Amrein, R; Stabl, M; Versiani, M, 1997)
"An international, multicenter, placebo-controlled study was undertaken to determine the safety and antidepressant efficacy of moclobemide, a new reversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase A, and imipramine in the treatment of dysthymia (DSM-III-R)."5.08Moclobemide and imipramine in chronic depression (dysthymia): an international double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. International Collaborative Study Group. ( Amrein, R; Stabl, M; Versiani, M, 1997)
"An analysis was made of the occurrence of anticholinergic side effects in 15 multicenter studies of 379 patients with endogenous depression who received either trazodone, imipramine, or placebo."3.66Lack of anticholinergic side effects with a new antidepressent--trazodone. ( Gershon, S; Newton, R, 1980)
"Imipramine was associated with anticholinergic effects such as dry mouth and dizziness."2.68Fluvoxamine versus imipramine and placebo: a double-blind comparison in depressed patients. ( Birkhimer, LJ; Fabre, L; Kapik, BM; Wong, LF; Zaborny, BA, 1996)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19904 (66.67)18.7374
1990's2 (33.33)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Gershon, S1
Newton, R1
Fabre, L1
Birkhimer, LJ1
Zaborny, BA1
Wong, LF1
Kapik, BM1
Versiani, M1
Amrein, R1
Stabl, M1
Angst, J1
Dittmer, TL1
Heinrich, K1
Hippius, H1
Seibel, I1
Woggon, B1
Saraf, KR1
Klein, DF1
Gittelman-Klein, R1
Groff, S1
Wheatley, D1

Trials

5 trials available for imipramine and Constipation

ArticleYear
Fluvoxamine versus imipramine and placebo: a double-blind comparison in depressed patients.
    International clinical psychopharmacology, 1996, Volume: 11, Issue:2

    Topics: Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors; Adult; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Antidepressive Agents

1996
Moclobemide and imipramine in chronic depression (dysthymia): an international double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. International Collaborative Study Group.
    International clinical psychopharmacology, 1997, Volume: 12, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Antidepressive Agents; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Benzamides; Consti

1997
[Clinical trial of lofepramine versus imipramine].
    International pharmacopsychiatry, 1975, Volume: 10, Issue:2

    Topics: Acetophenones; Adult; Clinical Trials as Topic; Constipation; Depression; Dibenzazepines; Drug Evalu

1975
Imipramine side effects in children.
    Psychopharmacologia, 1974, Jul-11, Volume: 37, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Anorexia Nervosa; Blood Pressure; Child; Constipation; Death, Sudden; Depression, Chemic

1974
Comparative trial of a new mono-amine oxidase inhibitor in depression.
    The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science, 1970, Volume: 117, Issue:540

    Topics: Clinical Trials as Topic; Constipation; Depression; Headache; Humans; Imipramine; Monoamine Oxidase

1970

Other Studies

1 other study available for imipramine and Constipation

ArticleYear
Lack of anticholinergic side effects with a new antidepressent--trazodone.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 1980, Volume: 41, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Constipation; Depression; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Imipramine; Male; Middle

1980