Slow wave sleep and 5-HT2 receptor sensitivity in generalised anxiety disorder: a pilot study with ritanserin.

Eight patients with generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) and eight matched healthy controls had their polysomnogram measured on two occasions separated by 1 week. On one occasion they received the 5-HT2 receptor antagonist, ritanserin (5 mg orally) and on the other matching placebo. The increase in sl...

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Main Authors: da Roza Davis, J, Sharpley, A, Cowen, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1992