ISSN:
1432-2072
Keywords:
Dexamphetamine
;
Visual analogue scale
;
Hunger
;
Arousal
;
Mood
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The effect of dexamphetamine (d-Amp) and placebo on visual analogue scale (VAS) ratings of hunger, arousal and mood in nine male volunteers was observed. d-Amp (10 mg) significantly depressed hunger ratings but did not significantly affect arousal and mood ratings. d-Amp (20 mg) had a significant effect on all three ratings. There was a difference in the pattern of dose-response effects. Whereas 20 mg d-Amp produced greater changes than 10 mg in ratings of mood and arousal, there was no significant difference on ratings of hunger. These differences in dose-response relationships may reflect differences in the underlying neurochemical mechanisms mediating the stimulant and anorectic effects of d-Amp.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00427820
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