Abstract
Five of six acutely manic patients treated with dextroamphetamine experienced a 50% or greater reduction in their mania severity scores. Side effects were noted in only one patient. The treatment results suggest that dextroamphetamine might be useful in the treatment of mania.
Publication types
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Clinical Trial
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Adult
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Bipolar Disorder / drug therapy*
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Bipolar Disorder / psychology
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Clinical Trials as Topic
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Dextroamphetamine / administration & dosage
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Dextroamphetamine / therapeutic use*
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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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Psychiatric Status Rating Scales