Trazodone. A comparative clinical and predictive study |
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Authors: | T A Kerr H A McClelland D A Stephens S I Ankier |
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Institution: | 1. St. Nicholas Hospital (Head: Professor D. Eccleston), Newcastle-Upon-Tyne;2. St. Georges Hospital (Head: D. A. Stephens), Northumberland and Medical Department (Head: C. S. Good), Roussel Laboratories, Middlesex, England |
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Abstract: | The clinical efficacy and tolerability of trazodone and amitriptyline were compared in 74 hospital patients suffering from depressive illness. The daily doses of trazodone and amitriptyline were 150-300 mg and 75-225 mg, respectively, with half-strength capsules for patients over the age of 65 years. Twenty-five and 29 patients receiving trazodone and amitriptyline, respectively, completed the 6 week treatment period. Antidepressant activity was measured using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS), the Zung Scale of Depression, visual analogue scales and a Global Assessment Scale. Trazodone and amitriptyline were both effective but not statistically different from each other in terms of antidepressant action. Moreover, patients with neurotic or endogenous depression responded equally well on either treatment. Trazodone was less troublesome in respect of the persistent dry mouth and severe adverse psychiatric reactions which occurred with amitriptyline. Patients should be advised to take trazodone after meals. |
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Keywords: | Depression trazodone amitriptyline therapeutic efficacy |
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