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methadone and Dysthymia

methadone has been researched along with Dysthymia in 5 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.

Research Excerpts

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" Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the efficacy of antidepressants in patients with unipolar major depressive disorder (MDD) and/or dysthymic disorder (DD) with comorbid opiate-use disorders currently in methadone maintenance treatment (MMT)."8.87Treatment of major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder with antidepressants in patients with comorbid opiate use disorders enrolled in methadone maintenance therapy: a meta-analysis. ( Bentley, KH; Iovieno, N; Papakostas, GI; Pedrelli, P; Tedeschini, E; Vitali, M, 2011)
" Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the efficacy of antidepressants in patients with unipolar major depressive disorder (MDD) and/or dysthymic disorder (DD) with comorbid opiate-use disorders currently in methadone maintenance treatment (MMT)."4.87Treatment of major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder with antidepressants in patients with comorbid opiate use disorders enrolled in methadone maintenance therapy: a meta-analysis. ( Bentley, KH; Iovieno, N; Papakostas, GI; Pedrelli, P; Tedeschini, E; Vitali, M, 2011)
"Fifteen opiate-abstinent and 12 methadone-maintained, opiate-dependent subjects, who lacked other Axis I pathology, and 13 control subjects were compared on the Cornell Dysthymia Rating Scale (CDRS) and regional cerebral glucose metabolism (rCMRglc) using [(18)F]fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography."3.74Cerebral metabolism and mood in remitted opiate dependence. ( Cohen, L; Contoreggi, C; Eisenberg, D; Ernst, M; Galynker, II; Gertmenian-King, E; Kimes, AS; Kurian, V; London, ED; Matochik, JA; Prosser, J; Rosenthal, RN, 2007)
" BTDD may be a useful adjunct to methadone maintenance for treating comorbid depressive disorders."3.73Behavior therapy for depression in drug dependence (BTDD): results of a stage Ia therapy development pilot. ( Aharonovich, E; Carpenter, KM; Iguchi, MY; Nunes, EV; Smith, JL, 2006)
"Compared to MMT, TC participants had poorer family support, higher rate of unmarried, higher rate of unemployment, earlier onset of heroin use, longer length of heroin use, and lower daily dosage of heron."1.42Comparison of socio-demographic characteristics, substance, and depression among male heroin users attending therapeutic community and methadone maintenance treatment program in Nantou, Taiwan. ( Chen, VC; Gossop, M; Ho, YF; Lin, TY; Wang, HY; Wu, MH, 2015)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (20.00)18.2507
2000's2 (40.00)29.6817
2010's2 (40.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Chen, VC1
Wu, MH1
Lin, TY1
Ho, YF1
Wang, HY1
Gossop, M1
Pedrelli, P1
Iovieno, N1
Vitali, M1
Tedeschini, E1
Bentley, KH1
Papakostas, GI1
Carpenter, KM1
Aharonovich, E1
Smith, JL1
Iguchi, MY1
Nunes, EV1
Galynker, II1
Eisenberg, D1
Matochik, JA1
Gertmenian-King, E1
Cohen, L1
Kimes, AS1
Contoreggi, C1
Kurian, V1
Ernst, M1
Rosenthal, RN1
Prosser, J1
London, ED1
Westermeyer, J1
Eames, SL1
Nugent, S1

Reviews

1 review available for methadone and Dysthymia

ArticleYear
Treatment of major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder with antidepressants in patients with comorbid opiate use disorders enrolled in methadone maintenance therapy: a meta-analysis.
    Journal of clinical psychopharmacology, 2011, Volume: 31, Issue:5

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents; Depressive Disorder, Major; Diagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry); Dysthymic Disorder;

2011

Other Studies

4 other studies available for methadone and Dysthymia

ArticleYear
Comparison of socio-demographic characteristics, substance, and depression among male heroin users attending therapeutic community and methadone maintenance treatment program in Nantou, Taiwan.
    Substance abuse treatment, prevention, and policy, 2015, Oct-27, Volume: 10

    Topics: Adult; Comorbidity; Demography; Depressive Disorder, Major; Dysthymic Disorder; Heroin Dependence; H

2015
Behavior therapy for depression in drug dependence (BTDD): results of a stage Ia therapy development pilot.
    The American journal of drug and alcohol abuse, 2006, Volume: 32, Issue:4

    Topics: Behavior Therapy; Combined Modality Therapy; Depressive Disorder; Dysthymic Disorder; Female; Humans

2006
Cerebral metabolism and mood in remitted opiate dependence.
    Drug and alcohol dependence, 2007, Oct-08, Volume: 90, Issue:2-3

    Topics: Adult; Affect; Brain; Dysthymic Disorder; Female; Fluorodeoxyglucose F18; Humans; Male; Methadone; N

2007
Comorbid dysthymia and substance disorder: treatment history and cost.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1998, Volume: 155, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Ambulatory Care; Comorbidity; Disulfiram; Drug Costs; Dysthymic Disorder; Female; Halfway Hou

1998