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sumatriptan and Depression

sumatriptan has been researched along with Depression in 8 studies

Sumatriptan: A serotonin agonist that acts selectively at 5HT1 receptors. It is used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS.
sumatriptan : A sulfonamide that consists of N,N-dimethyltryptamine bearing an additional (N-methylsulfamoyl)methyl substituent at position 5. Selective agonist for a vascular 5-HT1 receptor subtype (probably a member of the 5-HT1D family). Used (in the form of its succinate salt) for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults.

Depression: Depressive states usually of moderate intensity in contrast with MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER present in neurotic and psychotic disorders.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"In order to investigate the plausible association of migraine recurrence with anxiety and depressive symptoms, a multicentre, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover clinical trial was conducted using sumatriptan as a vehicle drug."5.14Migraine recurrence is not associated with depressive or anxiety symptoms. Results of a randomized controlled trial. ( Charmoussi, S; Doitsini, S; Georgiadis, G; Kodounis, A; Mitsikostas, DD; Thomas, A; Vikelis, M; Xifaras, M; Zaglis, D, 2010)
"1997, sumatriptan-treated migraineurs had significantly higher depression PCRs (22."3.70Are triptans with enhanced lipophilicity used for the acute treatment of migraine associated with an increased consulting rate for depressive illness? ( Croft, P; Frischer, M; Goadsby, PJ; Millson, D, 2000)
"The prevalence of migraine is 8% in men and 12-15% in women."2.44[Current diagnosis and treatment of migraine]. ( Diener, HC; Katsarava, Z; Limmroth, V, 2008)
"Major depression and migraine are commonly comorbid."1.30Co-administration of fluoxetine and sumatriptan: the Canadian experience. ( Joffe, RT; Sokolov, ST, 1997)

Research

Studies (8)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's4 (50.00)18.2507
2000's2 (25.00)29.6817
2010's2 (25.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Mitsikostas, DD1
Vikelis, M1
Kodounis, A1
Zaglis, D1
Xifaras, M1
Doitsini, S1
Georgiadis, G1
Thomas, A1
Charmoussi, S1
Lee, LY1
Abbott, L1
Mahlangu, B1
Moodie, SJ1
Anderson, S1
Diener, HC1
Katsarava, Z1
Limmroth, V1
Leung, M1
Ong, M1
Meyer, C1
Joffe, RT1
Sokolov, ST1
Putnam, GP1
O'Quinn, S1
Bolden-Watson, CP1
Davis, RL1
Gutterman, DL1
Fox, AW1
Millson, D1
Frischer, M1
Croft, P1
Goadsby, PJ1

Reviews

2 reviews available for sumatriptan and Depression

ArticleYear
The management of cyclic vomiting syndrome: a systematic review.
    European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology, 2012, Volume: 24, Issue:9

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Age of Onset; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Depression; Female; Hea

2012
[Current diagnosis and treatment of migraine].
    Schmerz (Berlin, Germany), 2008, Volume: 22 Suppl 1

    Topics: Acupuncture Therapy; Adolescent; Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Adult; Aged; Analgesics; Behavior Ther

2008

Trials

1 trial available for sumatriptan and Depression

ArticleYear
Migraine recurrence is not associated with depressive or anxiety symptoms. Results of a randomized controlled trial.
    Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache, 2010, Volume: 30, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Anxiety; Cross-Over Studies; Depression; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Ag

2010

Other Studies

5 other studies available for sumatriptan and Depression

ArticleYear
Lack of an interaction between sumatriptan and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
    Headache, 1995, Volume: 35, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Depression; Drug Interactions; Female; Humans; Male

1995
New drugs. In the realm of the brain.
    The American journal of nursing, 1993, Volume: 93, Issue:8

    Topics: Central Nervous System Agents; Depression; Humans; Hypnotics and Sedatives; Migraine Disorders; Paro

1993
Co-administration of fluoxetine and sumatriptan: the Canadian experience.
    Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica, 1997, Volume: 95, Issue:6

    Topics: Canada; Depression; Drug Interactions; Drug Therapy, Combination; Fluoxetine; Humans; Migraine Disor

1997
Migraine polypharmacy and the tolerability of sumatriptan: a large-scale, prospective study.
    Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache, 1999, Volume: 19, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Analgesics, Opioid; Anti-As

1999
Are triptans with enhanced lipophilicity used for the acute treatment of migraine associated with an increased consulting rate for depressive illness?
    Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache, 2000, Volume: 20, Issue:8

    Topics: Cohort Studies; Depression; Female; Humans; Indoles; Male; Migraine Disorders; Oxazolidinones; Piper

2000