Efficacy of oral hydergine (ergoloid mesylates) in alcohol related encephalopathy.
A pilot-study to explore the efficacy of oral hydergine in seven cases of alcohol-related encephalopathy was undertaken. It showed significant improvement in symptoms of depression, plus some improvement in sleep disturbance and agitation, as measured by the Geriatric Profile (GP).
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D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003863:Depression / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D004088:Dihydroergotoxine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000431:Ethanol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011595:Psychomotor Agitation / Q000188:drug therapy; D012890:Sleep / Q000187:drug effects
D004088:Dihydroergotoxine; D000431:Ethanol