Imipramine-induced jitteriness and decreased serum iron levels.
Jitteriness appears to be a specific side effect of tricyclic antidepressant treatment in panic disorder patients. In addition, the patients with jitteriness have lower serum iron levels compared to those that do not develop jitteriness (p = 0.01).
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Department of Psychiatry, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Lafayette Clinic, Detroit, MI 48207.
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D000328:Adult; D017109:Akathisia, Drug-Induced; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007099:Imipramine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007501:Iron / Q000097:blood* / Q000378:metabolism; D008297:Male; D016584:Panic Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011595:Psychomotor Agitation / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology
D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D007501:Iron; D007099:Imipramine