Suriclone: a new anxiolytic drug.
Suriclone, a new psychotherapeutic agent chemically unrelated to benzodiazepines or phenothiazines was assessed in a single-blind dose-ranging study to determine its efficacy and safety in out-patients with generalized anxiety disorder. Suriclone was an effective anxiolytic drug at a dose range between 1.2 mg. and 3.6 mg. per day. The drug, when effective, has a duration of action between 6 and 8 hours. There was no evidence of a rebound phenomenon. There was, however, a rapid return to pre-treatment level of anxiety. Side effects were few, mild and transient. This new molecule may herald an advance in the treatment of these disorders and should be investigated more fully.
D000328:Adult; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009287:Naphthyridines; D010879:Piperazines / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013457:Sulfur Compounds
D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D009287:Naphthyridines; D010879:Piperazines; D013457:Sulfur Compounds; C037283:suriclone