ISSN:
1432-2072
Keywords:
Beta-endorphin
;
Naloxone
;
Schizophrenia
;
Psychosis
;
Analgesia
;
Psychotic symptoms
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract On the basis of the hypothesis that the opiate-like neuropeptides, such as beta-endorphin, may be involved in the etiology of schizophrenic symptoms, naloxone 1.2 mg and placebo were administered intravenously to 8 schizophrenic patients, using a double-blind, crossover design. Naloxone was not found to be different from placebo in effecting schizophrenic symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00492367
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