Does a History of Alcohol Use Disorder Affect Response to Antidepressant Medication in Patients With Dysthymic Disorder?
Arnaout B, Batchelder S, Rosenthal R, Hyler S, Hellerstein D. Does a History of Alcohol Use Disorder Affect Response to Antidepressant Medication in Patients With Dysthymic Disorder? Journal Of Dual Diagnosis 2008, 4: 377-393. DOI: 10.1080/15504260802086842.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLifetime alcohol use disorderAlcohol use disorderDysthymic disorderUse disordersBaseline Hamilton Depression Rating ScaleHamilton Depression Rating ScaleRating ScaleWeeks of treatmentWeeks of pharmacotherapyDepression Rating ScaleHDRS-24Medication trialsAlcoholic patientsAdult outpatientsRate of responseLifetime historySecondary analysisDisordersGreater decreaseRemissionPharmacotherapyPatientsAdequate evaluationTreatmentPreliminary findings