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sulpiride and Dysthymic Disorder

sulpiride has been researched along with Dysthymic Disorder in 12 studies

Sulpiride: A dopamine D2-receptor antagonist. It has been used therapeutically as an antidepressant, antipsychotic, and as a digestive aid. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
sulpiride : A member of the class of benzamides obtained from formal condensation between the carboxy group of 2-methoxy-5-sulfamoylbenzoic acid and the primary amino group of (1-ethylpyrrolidin-2-yl)methylamine.

Dysthymic Disorder: Chronically depressed mood that occurs for most of the day more days than not for at least 2 years. The required minimum duration in children to make this diagnosis is 1 year. During periods of depressed mood, at least 2 of the following additional symptoms are present: poor appetite or overeating, insomnia or hypersomnia, low energy or fatigue, low self-esteem, poor concentration or difficulty making decisions, and feelings of hopelessness. (DSM-IV)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" In a multicentre, 3-month, placebo-controlled study, amisulpride (50 mg/day) was compared to amineptine (200 mg/day) in the treatment of primary dysthymia."9.09Amisulpride versus amineptine and placebo for the treatment of dysthymia. ( Boyer, P; Fleurot, O; Lecrubier, Y; Stalla-Bourdillon, A, 1999)
"Two hundred and fifty patients participated in a 6-month, double-blind study to evaluate safety and efficacy of a medium-term treatment with amisulpride 50 mg/day versus amitriptyline 25-75 mg/day in dysthymia."9.09Amisulpride in medium-term treatment of dysthymia: a six-month, double-blind safety study versus amitriptyline. AMILONG investigators. ( Ravizza, L, 1999)
"In a multicentre, double blind, parallel group study 281 patients with DSM III-R diagnosis of dysthymia or a single episode of major depression in partial remission were randomised to 3 months of treatment with amisulpride 50 mg/day or fluoxetine 20 mg/day."9.08Amisulpride versus fluoxetine in patients with dysthymia or major depression in partial remission: a double-blind, comparative study. ( Smeraldi, E, 1998)
"Dysthymic disorder is a chronic depressive condition with considerable psychosocial impairment."6.70A comparison of paroxetine versus paroxetine plus amisulpride in the treatment of dysthymic disorder: efficacy and psychosocial outcomes. ( Bogetto, F; Marchiaro, L; Rasetti, R; Rivoira, E; Rocca, P, 2002)
" In a multicentre, 3-month, placebo-controlled study, amisulpride (50 mg/day) was compared to amineptine (200 mg/day) in the treatment of primary dysthymia."5.09Amisulpride versus amineptine and placebo for the treatment of dysthymia. ( Boyer, P; Fleurot, O; Lecrubier, Y; Stalla-Bourdillon, A, 1999)
"Two hundred and fifty patients participated in a 6-month, double-blind study to evaluate safety and efficacy of a medium-term treatment with amisulpride 50 mg/day versus amitriptyline 25-75 mg/day in dysthymia."5.09Amisulpride in medium-term treatment of dysthymia: a six-month, double-blind safety study versus amitriptyline. AMILONG investigators. ( Ravizza, L, 1999)
"In a multicentre, double blind, parallel group study 281 patients with DSM III-R diagnosis of dysthymia or a single episode of major depression in partial remission were randomised to 3 months of treatment with amisulpride 50 mg/day or fluoxetine 20 mg/day."5.08Amisulpride versus fluoxetine in patients with dysthymia or major depression in partial remission: a double-blind, comparative study. ( Smeraldi, E, 1998)
"Dysthymic disorder is a chronic depressive condition with considerable psychosocial impairment."2.70A comparison of paroxetine versus paroxetine plus amisulpride in the treatment of dysthymic disorder: efficacy and psychosocial outcomes. ( Bogetto, F; Marchiaro, L; Rasetti, R; Rivoira, E; Rocca, P, 2002)
"Pharmacotherapy for dysthymia appears to be an effective short-term treatment for dysthymic disorder."2.42Benefits and risks of pharmacotherapy for dysthymia: a systematic appraisal of the evidence. ( De Lima, MS; Hotopf, M, 2003)
"It appears to be an effective agent in treating schizophrenia for what are characterised as positive and negative symptoms."2.41Focus on amisulpride. ( Green, B, 2002)

Research

Studies (12)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's3 (25.00)18.2507
2000's8 (66.67)29.6817
2010's1 (8.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Komossa, K1
Depping, AM1
Gaudchau, A1
Kissling, W1
Leucht, S1
Rocca, P2
Fonzo, V1
Ravizza, L2
Rocca, G1
Scotta, M1
Zanalda, E1
Bogetto, F2
Marchiaro, L1
Rasetti, R1
Rivoira, E1
De Lima, MS1
Hotopf, M1
Montgomery, SA1
Zanardi, R1
Smeraldi, E2
Boyer, P1
Lecrubier, Y1
Stalla-Bourdillon, A1
Fleurot, O1
Amore, M1
Jori, MC1
Pani, L1
Gessa, GL1
Green, B1

Reviews

5 reviews available for sulpiride and Dysthymic Disorder

ArticleYear
Second-generation antipsychotics for major depressive disorder and dysthymia.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2010, Dec-08, Issue:12

    Topics: Amisulpride; Antidepressive Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Aripiprazole; Benzodiazepines; Depressive

2010
Benefits and risks of pharmacotherapy for dysthymia: a systematic appraisal of the evidence.
    Drug safety, 2003, Volume: 26, Issue:1

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Dibenzocycloheptenes; Dysthymic Disorder; H

2003
Dopaminergic deficit and the role of amisulpride in the treatment of mood disorders.
    International clinical psychopharmacology, 2002, Volume: 17 Suppl 4

    Topics: Amisulpride; Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Clinical Trials as Topic; Depressive Disorder, Major; D

2002
The substituted benzamides and their clinical potential on dysthymia and on the negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
    Molecular psychiatry, 2002, Volume: 7, Issue:3

    Topics: Amisulpride; Antidepressive Agents; Benzamides; Dysthymic Disorder; Humans; Receptors, Dopamine D1;

2002
Focus on amisulpride.
    Current medical research and opinion, 2002, Volume: 18, Issue:3

    Topics: Amisulpride; Antipsychotic Agents; Controlled Clinical Trials as Topic; Dysthymic Disorder; Humans;

2002

Trials

7 trials available for sulpiride and Dysthymic Disorder

ArticleYear
A comparison of paroxetine and amisulpride in the treatment of dysthymic disorder.
    Journal of affective disorders, 2002, Volume: 70, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Amisulpride; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Antipsychotic Ag

2002
A comparison of paroxetine versus paroxetine plus amisulpride in the treatment of dysthymic disorder: efficacy and psychosocial outcomes.
    Psychiatry research, 2002, Oct-10, Volume: 112, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Amisulpride; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Antipsychotic Agents; Drug Therapy, Co

2002
A double-blind, randomised, controlled clinical trial of acetyl-L-carnitine vs. amisulpride in the treatment of dysthymia.
    European neuropsychopharmacology : the journal of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 2006, Volume: 16, Issue:4

    Topics: Acetylcarnitine; Adolescent; Adult; Amisulpride; Antipsychotic Agents; Demography; Double-Blind Meth

2006
Amisulpride versus fluoxetine in patients with dysthymia or major depression in partial remission: a double-blind, comparative study.
    Journal of affective disorders, 1998, Volume: 48, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Amisulpride; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Antipsychotic Agents

1998
Amisulpride versus amineptine and placebo for the treatment of dysthymia.
    Neuropsychobiology, 1999, Volume: 39, Issue:1

    Topics: Amisulpride; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Antipsychotic Agents; Dibenzocycloheptenes; Double-Bl

1999
Amisulpride in medium-term treatment of dysthymia: a six-month, double-blind safety study versus amitriptyline. AMILONG investigators.
    Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England), 1999, Volume: 13, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Amisulpride; Amitriptyline; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Antipsychotic Agents; Dou

1999
Faster response on amisulpride 50 mg versus sertraline 50-100 mg in patients with dysthymia or double depression: a randomized, double-blind, parallel group study.
    International clinical psychopharmacology, 2001, Volume: 16, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Amisulpride; Antidepressive Agents; Antipsychotic Agents; Depressive Disord

2001