[Use of deprim in the treatment of depression in an outpatient setting]

Results are submitted of a clinical trial of deprim of the Lek firm (Slovakia), a new drug preparation having an antidepressive effect. Enrolled in a comparative randomized investigation were 32 patients with mild to moderately severe depressive disorders. Throughout the study being conducted, the time-related course of clinical condition was assessed with the aid of the M. Hamilton scale assessment of degree of depression. The data secured suggest efficacy of employment of the drug deprim in an outpatient psychiatric and general somatic practice for treating neurotic depressions of mild to moderately severe degree.