Rimonabant-induced depression in schizophrenia

[1] Rimonabant, a CB1 receptor antagonist and an anti-obesity agent has been associated with depressive and anxiety symptoms in clinical trials [2] though was initially considered to be safe. [5] New onset of sad mood and suicidal ideation described above are indicative of depression than continuati...

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Published in:	Indian journal of psychiatry Vol. 56; no. 2; p. 205
Main Authors:	Arasappa, Rashmi, Rao, Naren P, Venkatasubramanian, Ganesan, Reddy, Nalini N, Behere, Rishikesh V, Sivakumar, Palanimuthu T, Gangadhar, Bangalore N
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01-04-2014 Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
Subjects:	Complications and side effects Depression, Mental Drug therapy Emotions Letters to Editor Mental depression Schizophrenia Suicides & suicide attempts
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Summary:	[1] Rimonabant, a CB1 receptor antagonist and an anti-obesity agent has been associated with depressive and anxiety symptoms in clinical trials [2] though was initially considered to be safe. [5] New onset of sad mood and suicidal ideation described above are indicative of depression than continuation of negative symptoms.
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ISSN:	0019-5545 1998-3794
DOI:	10.4103/0019-5545.130513