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Variable attenuation of amphetamine effects by lithium.

B Angrist, S Gershon

    The American Journal of Psychiatry
    |June 1, 1979
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    Lithium pretreatment partially reduced amphetamine

    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience and Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Amphetamine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant with recognized psychoactive effects.
    • Lithium is a mood-stabilizing agent with known effects on neurotransmitter systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the potential modulatory effects of lithium on the CNS stimulant and euphoric effects of amphetamine in humans.

    Main Methods:

    • An open-label study involving 8 human subjects.
    • Subjects received lithium pretreatment prior to amphetamine administration.
    • Assessment of CNS stimulant effects and subjective reports of euphoria.

    Main Results:

    • Approximately 50% of subjects exhibited attenuated CNS stimulant effects of amphetamine after lithium pretreatment.
    • Two subjects experienced a specific blockade of amphetamine-induced euphoria, though some stimulant effects persisted.

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  • Lithium significantly attenuated the amphetamine-induced increase in systolic blood pressure across the group.

    • Conclusions:

    • Lithium demonstrates a capacity to attenuate certain central nervous system stimulant and cardiovascular effects of amphetamine.
    • The findings suggest a potential interaction between lithium and amphetamine, impacting mood and physiological responses.