Does naltrexone treatment lead to depression? Findings from a randomized controlled trial in subjects with opioid dependence

Authors :: Dean, Angela J.
Saunders, John B.
Jones, Rod T.
Young, Ross M.
Connor, Jason P.
Lawford, Bruce R.
Source :: Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience. January 2006, Vol. 32 Issue 1, p38, 8 p.
Publication Year :: 2006
Abstract: Objective: Dysphoria and depression have been cited as side effects of the opioid antagonist naltrexone. We aimed to assess whether depressive symptoms are a clinically relevant side effect in a [...]

Subjects :: Complications and side effects
Causes of
Depression (Mood disorder) -- Causes of -- Complications and side effects
Naltrexone -- Complications and side effects
Depression, Mental -- Causes of -- Complications and side effects

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