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Adjunctive atomoxetine to SSRIs or SNRIs in the treatment of adult ADHD patients with comorbid partially responsive generalized anxiety (GA): an open-label study

Gabriel, Adel, Violato, Claudio·2011·ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders

Abstract

To examine changes in partially responsive anxiety symptoms utilizing adjunctive treatment with atomoxetine in the treatment of adult ADHD patients with comorbid partially responsive anxiety symptoms. Consenting adult patients (n=29) with confirmed diagnosis of generalized anxiety and comorbid attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) participated in this open-label study. All patients had significant comorbid anxiety symptoms (HAM-A>7) and failed to respond to 8-week trials of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). All patients were treated with atomoxetine as adjunctive to SSRIs or to SNRIs and were followed for at least 12 weeks. The primary outcome measure was the Clinical Global Impression severity subscale. Other scales included the Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAM-A), the adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1) symptom checklist, and Sheehan's Disability Scale. Baseline measures prior to the treatment with atomoxetine were compared to those at 4, 8, and at 12 weeks of treatment. Monitoring for pulse, blood pressure, and weight changes was carried out at baseline and at end point. Twenty-seven patients (93%) completed this open-label study. There was significant resolution of symptoms of all outcome measures, including the symptoms of anxiety, as shown by changes from baseline in HAM-A, ASRS-v1.1, and CGI at 12 weeks (P<.001). Also, there was significant reduction in the disability score at 12 weeks. Patients comp…

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Authors
Gabriel, A., & Violato, C.
Affiliations
University of Calgary (CA)
Corresponding author
Gabriel, Adel
Venue
ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders
Published
2011-08-11
Volume
3
Issue
4
Pages
319-326
ISSN
  • 1866-6116 (ISSN-L)
  • 1866-6647
OpenAlex
W1989450351
Cited by
30
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42
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FWCI
1.31
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
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  • ADHD Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
Keywords
atomoxetine, adult ADHD, generalized anxiety disorder, anxiety comorbidity, adjunctive therapy, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, noradrenergic reuptake inhibitors, treatment-resistant anxiety, disability
MeSH terms
Atomoxetine Hydrochloride, Adolescent, Adult, Anxiety Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Blood Pressure, Body Weight, Drug Resistance, Drug Therapy, Combination, Female, Heart Rate, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Propylamines, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors

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