propranolol has been researched along with Seasonal Affective Disorder in 1 studies
Propranolol: A widely used non-cardioselective beta-adrenergic antagonist. Propranolol has been used for MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; ARRHYTHMIA; ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; HYPERTHYROIDISM; MIGRAINE; PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA; and ANXIETY but adverse effects instigate replacement by newer drugs.
propranolol : A propanolamine that is propan-2-ol substituted by a propan-2-ylamino group at position 1 and a naphthalen-1-yloxy group at position 3.
Seasonal Affective Disorder: A syndrome characterized by depressions that recur annually at the same time each year, usually during the winter months. Other symptoms include anxiety, irritability, decreased energy, increased appetite (carbohydrate cravings), increased duration of sleep, and weight gain. SAD (seasonal affective disorder) can be treated by daily exposure to bright artificial lights (PHOTOTHERAPY), during the season of recurrence.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "to 33 patients with winter depression." | 2.67 | Early-morning administration of short-acting beta blockers for treatment of winter depression. ( Schlager, DS, 1994) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (100.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Schlager, DS | 1 |
1 trial available for propranolol and Seasonal Affective Disorder
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Early-morning administration of short-acting beta blockers for treatment of winter depression.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Circadian Rhythm; Double-Blind Method; Drug Administration Schedule; Female; Huma | 1994 |