Abstract
This study reports the effect of paroxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, on seizure length during electroconvulsive therapy. Seven inpatients taking paroxetine were compared with 7 controls taking tricyclic antidepressants. The mean seizure length of the paroxetine group was approximately twice that of the control group.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / adverse effects
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Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / therapeutic use
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Depressive Disorder / psychology
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Depressive Disorder / therapy*
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Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
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Electroconvulsive Therapy*
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Electroencephalography / drug effects*
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Paroxetine / adverse effects
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Paroxetine / therapeutic use*
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / adverse effects
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
Substances
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Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic
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Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors
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Paroxetine