Mental Depression in Hypertensive Patients Treated for Long Periods with Large Doses of Reserpine
Description:
In the early 1950s, the extremely effective antihypertensive drug reserpine, a pure active alkaloid of the tropical plant rauwolfia, became available for clinical use. In this article, Freis reported that in high doses reserpine resulted in severe mental depression.
Number of Image Pages:
2 (354,242 Bytes)
Date:
1954-12-16 (December 16, 1954)
Creator:
Freis, Edward D.
Source:
Periodical: Freis, Edward D. "Mental Depression in Hypertensive Patients Treated for Long Periods with Large Doses of Reserpine." New England Journal of Medicine 251, (16 December 1954): 1006-1008. Article. 2 Images.
Publisher:
Massachusetts Medical Society
Rights:
This item is in the public domain. It may be used without permission.
Subject:
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH):
Hypertension
Antihypertensive Agents
Reserpine
Depression
Exhibit Category:
The Veterans Administration Hospital and Georgetown University School of Medicine, 1949-1964
