1989
DOI: 10.1159/000288157
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Use of Imipramine in Children with Intractable Asthma and Psychiatric Disorders: A Warning

Abstract: Imipramine is an established treatment for anxiety in adults. Some evidence also exists that it may be beneficial in children. Because of the frequent co-occurrence of anxiety and affective symptomatology in asthmatic children, a pilot study was undertaken to obtain clinical observations on the effects of imipramine on symptoms of asthma as well as those of separation anxiety and depression in children suffering from intractable asthma. The pilot trial was terminated because of medical complications after 6 pa… Show more

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“…Finally, side effects have been reported when asthma medications are utilized in conjunction with psychiatric medications. Kanner et al (1989) have raised this concern when a pilot trial of psychiatric medication with a group of asthmatics was terminated due to medical complications. Koenig (1988) reviewed asthma treatment with inhaled corticosteroids and, despite the case of a 5-year-old girl who became acutely psychotic with high doses of corticosteroids, concluded that these medications were safe.…”
Section: Medication Effectsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Finally, side effects have been reported when asthma medications are utilized in conjunction with psychiatric medications. Kanner et al (1989) have raised this concern when a pilot trial of psychiatric medication with a group of asthmatics was terminated due to medical complications. Koenig (1988) reviewed asthma treatment with inhaled corticosteroids and, despite the case of a 5-year-old girl who became acutely psychotic with high doses of corticosteroids, concluded that these medications were safe.…”
Section: Medication Effectsmentioning
confidence: 99%