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Fluoxetine improves emotional incontinence.

G M Seliger1, A Hornstein, J Flax

  • 1Department of Neurology, Helen Hayes Hospital, West Haverstraw, New York 10993.

Brain Injury
|May 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Fluoxetine effectively treated emotional incontinence, a condition causing involuntary emotional expressions. All patients experienced significant symptom relief within two weeks of treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Emotional incontinence is a behavioral syndrome marked by involuntary emotional displays like weeping or laughter.
  • This condition can significantly impact a patient's quality of life and social interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of fluoxetine in managing symptoms of emotional incontinence.
  • To assess the therapeutic potential of fluoxetine for patients suffering from this behavioral syndrome.

Main Methods:

  • A clinical study was conducted involving 13 patients diagnosed with emotional incontinence.
  • Patients were treated with fluoxetine, and their responses were monitored.

Main Results:

  • All 13 participants showed a marked improvement in emotional lability.
  • Symptomatic relief was observed within a short timeframe of 3 to 14 days.

Conclusions:

  • Fluoxetine demonstrates significant efficacy in treating emotional incontinence.
  • The study suggests fluoxetine as a viable therapeutic option for managing involuntary emotional expressions.

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