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[Calcium channel blockers and dysthymic disorders. Recent data].

P Auby1, F Olivier, L Schmitt

  • 1Service Universitaire de Psychiatrie et de Psychologie Médicale, CHR Purpan Casselardit, Toulouse.

L'Encephale
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Calcium antagonists, like nimodipine, show potential in treating dysthymic disorders and hypomanic states. While efficacy varies, they offer a promising alternative with fewer cognitive side effects than neuroleptics.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Neuroscience
  • Psychiatry

Context:

  • Review of calcium antagonists for mental health conditions.
  • Focus on verapamil and nimodipine for CNS-acting properties.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of calcium antagonists in treating dysthymic disorders.
  • To compare their effectiveness and side effect profiles with existing treatments like lithium and neuroleptics.

Summary:

  • Calcium antagonists demonstrate consistent therapeutic benefits in hypomanic states.
  • Their efficacy in manic states of bipolar disorders is variable when used alone.
  • Preventive use, with or without lithium, shows real but inconsistent efficiency.
  • Notably, they lack the cognitive disturbances associated with neuroleptics and have fewer side effects than lithium.

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Impact:

  • Calcium antagonists represent a potentially valuable therapeutic option for dysthymic disorders.
  • Their favorable side effect profile, particularly regarding cognitive function, warrants further investigation.