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Verapamil in major (psychotic) depression.
1Mossley Hill Hospital, Liverpool.
Summary
Verapamil, a calcium channel blocker, showed a dramatic response in an elderly patient with major psychotic depression. This suggests calcium
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Major (psychotic) depression is a severe mood disorder.
- Calcium's role in affective disorders is under investigation.