Ohrberg S, Christiansen P E, Severin B, Calberg H, Nilakantan B, Borup A, Søgaard J, Larsen S B, Loldrup D, Bahr B
Frederiksborg General Hospital, Denmark.
Acta Psychiatr Scand. 1992 Dec;86(6):437-44. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0447.1992.tb03294.x.
A total of 151 outpatients with endogenous or mixed endogenous and reactive depression were included in a 6-week double-blind study, with extension for up to 1 year, in psychiatric practice. The results showed trends in efficacy variables and a statistically significant difference in a benefit-risk ratio in favour of paroxetine (Seroxat, Paxil) compared with imipramine. Efficacy was largely maintained in both groups during long-term treatment. The frequency and severity of side effects in paroxetine patients declined markedly from short-term to long-term treatment, whereas changes in imipramine patients were less pronounced. Significantly more imipramine patients gained weight during long-term treatment. In conclusion, paroxetine is an effective and well tolerated antidepressant, well suited for outpatients in psychiatric practice.
