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phenobarbital and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

phenobarbital has been researched along with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in 2 studies

Phenobarbital: A barbituric acid derivative that acts as a nonselective central nervous system depressant. It potentiates GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID action on GABA-A RECEPTORS, and modulates chloride currents through receptor channels. It also inhibits glutamate induced depolarizations.
phenobarbital : A member of the class of barbiturates, the structure of which is that of barbituric acid substituted at C-5 by ethyl and phenyl groups.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: An anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, persistent obsessions or compulsions. Obsessions are the intrusive ideas, thoughts, or images that are experienced as senseless or repugnant. Compulsions are repetitive and seemingly purposeful behavior which the individual generally recognizes as senseless and from which the individual does not derive pleasure although it may provide a release from tension.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Campbell, M1
Cueva, JE1
Uhlenhuth, EH1
Stephens, JH1
Dim, BH1
Covi, L1

Reviews

1 review available for phenobarbital and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

ArticleYear
Psychopharmacology in child and adolescent psychiatry: a review of the past seven years. Part II.
    Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1995, Volume: 34, Issue:10

    Topics: Adolescent; Alprazolam; Anticonvulsants; Antipsychotic Agents; Anxiety, Separation; Bipolar Disorder

1995

Trials

1 trial available for phenobarbital and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

ArticleYear
Diphenylhydantoin and phenobarbital in the relief of psychoneurotic symptoms. A controlled comparison.
    Psychopharmacologia, 1972, Volume: 27, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anxiety Disorders; Clinical Trials as Topic; Conversion Disorder; Depressio

1972