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methadone and Bipolar Disorder

methadone has been researched along with Bipolar Disorder in 15 studies

Methadone: A synthetic opioid that is used as the hydrochloride. It is an opioid analgesic that is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. It has actions and uses similar to those of MORPHINE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1082-3)
methadone : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of dextromethadone and levomethadone. It is a opioid analgesic which is used as a painkiller and as a substitute for heroin in the treatment of heroin addiction.
6-(dimethylamino)-4,4-diphenylheptan-3-one : A ketone that is heptan-3-one substituted by a dimethylamino group at position 6 and two phenyl groups at position 4.

Bipolar Disorder: A major affective disorder marked by severe mood swings (manic or major depressive episodes) and a tendency to remission and recurrence.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Clonidine's actions and efficacy in mental disorders are reviewed and examined."5.06Psychiatric indications for clonidine: the neuropharmacologic and clinical basis. ( Bond, WS, 1986)
" Given the scarcity of data on the effects of lithium and methadone treatment, the aim of this clinical case report is to explain the interactions produced between methadone and lithium carbonate, in a female patient with medical multi-pathology, opioid-dependent and with comorbid bipolar disorder, who was treated with both drugs."3.75[Concomitant lithium and methadone treatment in a bipolar patient: a case report]. ( Barral, C; Casas, M; López-Ortiz, C; Roncero, C; Rovira, M; Sáez-Francàs, N, 2009)
" Bipolar 1 patients needed a higher methadone dosage in the stabilization phase, but this difference was not statistically significant."1.39The long-term outcomes of heroin dependent-treatment-resistant patients with bipolar 1 comorbidity after admission to enhanced methadone maintenance. ( Akiskal, H; Bacciardi, S; Maremmani, AGI; Maremmani, I; Osso, LD; Pacini, M; Paolo Pani, P; Rovai, L; Rugani, F, 2013)
"Recent clinical studies suggest that substance use may be associated with an acceleration of the ageing process, possibly related to a deficit of stem cell number or function."1.35An intriguing association between dental and mental pathology in addicted and control subjects: a cross-sectional survey. ( Reece, AS, 2008)

Research

Studies (15)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19907 (46.67)18.7374
1990's2 (13.33)18.2507
2000's4 (26.67)29.6817
2010's1 (6.67)24.3611
2020's1 (6.67)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Andrade, G1
Simões do Couto, F1
Câmara-Pestana, L1
Maremmani, AGI1
Rovai, L1
Bacciardi, S1
Rugani, F1
Pacini, M3
Paolo Pani, P1
Osso, LD1
Akiskal, H2
Maremmani, I3
Reece, AS1
Popovic, D1
Romano, A1
Maremmani, AG1
Perugi, G2
Deltito, J1
Akiskal, K1
Roncero, C1
López-Ortiz, C1
Barral, C1
Sáez-Francàs, N1
Rovira, M1
Casas, M1
Akiskal, HS1
Judd, LL2
Risch, SC2
Segal, DS2
Janowsky, DS2
Huey, LY2
Parker, DC1
Kolar, AF1
Brown, BS1
Haertzen, CA1
Michaelson, BS1
Rosenblum, A1
Fallon, B1
Magura, S1
Handelsman, L1
Foote, J1
Bernstein, D1
Post, RM2
Cramer, H1
Goodwin, FK2
Gold, MS1
Byck, R1
Bond, WS1
Dunner, DL1
Gordon, EK1
McKenna, GJ1
Fisch, A1
Levine, ME1
Patch, VD1
Raynes, AE1

Reviews

3 reviews available for methadone and Bipolar Disorder

ArticleYear
[Recommendations about the Use of Psychotropic Medications during the COVID-19 Pandemic].
    Acta medica portuguesa, 2020, Oct-01, Volume: 33, Issue:10

    Topics: Antiviral Agents; Benzodiazepines; Betacoronavirus; Bipolar Disorder; Body Temperature Regulation; B

2020
Toward a unitary perspective on the bipolar spectrum and substance abuse: opiate addiction as a paradigm.
    Journal of affective disorders, 2006, Volume: 93, Issue:1-3

    Topics: Alcoholism; Anticonvulsants; Antimanic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Cocaine-Related Disorders; Comorbid

2006
Behavioral and neuroendocrine effects of opioid receptor agonists in psychopathologic states.
    The Psychiatric clinics of North America, 1983, Volume: 6, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Affective Disorders, Psychotic; Bipolar Disorder; Depressive Disorder; Endorphins; Humans; Hy

1983

Trials

3 trials available for methadone and Bipolar Disorder

ArticleYear
The effect of methadone on the behavioral and neuroendocrine responses of manic patients.
    Psychiatry research, 1982, Volume: 7, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Affective Disorders, Psychotic; Bipolar Disorder; Clonidine; Growth Hormone; Humans; Hydrocor

1982
The autonomy of mood disorders among cocaine-using methadone patients.
    The American journal of drug and alcohol abuse, 1999, Volume: 25, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Alcoholism; Bipolar Disorder; Cocaine-Related Disorders; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Comorb

1999
Psychiatric indications for clonidine: the neuropharmacologic and clinical basis.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 1986, Volume: 6, Issue:2

    Topics: Animals; Anxiety; Bipolar Disorder; Clinical Trials as Topic; Clonidine; Double-Blind Method; Drug T

1986

Other Studies

9 other studies available for methadone and Bipolar Disorder

ArticleYear
The long-term outcomes of heroin dependent-treatment-resistant patients with bipolar 1 comorbidity after admission to enhanced methadone maintenance.
    Journal of affective disorders, 2013, Volume: 151, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Bipolar Disorder; Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry); Female; Heroin; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Ma

2013
An intriguing association between dental and mental pathology in addicted and control subjects: a cross-sectional survey.
    British dental journal, 2008, Dec-13, Volume: 205, Issue:11

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aggression; Aging; Alcohol Drinking; Amphetamine-Related Disorders; Anxiety; Atte

2008
Affective temperaments in heroin addiction.
    Journal of affective disorders, 2009, Volume: 117, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Alcoholism; Anxiety Disorders; Bipolar Disorder; Cohort Studies; Comorbidity; Cyclothymic Dis

2009
[Concomitant lithium and methadone treatment in a bipolar patient: a case report].
    Adicciones, 2009, Volume: 21, Issue:2

    Topics: Antimanic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Drug Interactions; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Humans; Li

2009
Children of substance abusers: the life experiences of children of opiate addicts in methadone maintenance.
    The American journal of drug and alcohol abuse, 1994, Volume: 20, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Antisocial Personality Disorder; Bipolar Disorder; Child; Child Abuse; Child Abus

1994
Cyclic AMP in cerebrospinal fluid of manic and depressive patients.
    Psychological medicine, 1977, Volume: 7, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Amitriptyline; Bipolar Disorder; Cyclic AMP; Depression; Humans; Imipramine; L

1977
Endorphins, lithium, and naloxone: their relationship to pathological and drug-induced manic-euphoric states.
    NIDA research monograph, 1978, Issue:19

    Topics: Adult; Amphetamine; Bipolar Disorder; Cocaine; Dopamine; Endorphins; Euphoria; Heroin Dependence; Hu

1978
Cerebrospinal fluid amine metabolites in affective illness: the probenecid technique.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1973, Volume: 130, Issue:1

    Topics: Affective Symptoms; Biological Transport, Active; Bipolar Disorder; Brain; Brain Chemistry; Depressi

1973
The use of methadone as a psychotropic agent.
    Proceedings. National Conference on Methadone Treatment, 1973, Volume: 2

    Topics: Adult; Association; Bipolar Disorder; Boston; Follow-Up Studies; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Interper

1973