Desipramine in the treatment of hypersomnolence following abrupt cessation of cocaine use



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Am J Psychiatry 1983; 140:1525-1526
Copyright © 1983 by American Psychiatric Association

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Desipramine in the treatment of hypersomnolence following abrupt cessation of cocaine use

LR Baxter

Two heavy abusers of cocaine experienced dysphoric hypersomnolent withdrawal following abrupt cessation of use. Desipramine quickly reversed the withdrawal symptoms in both patients, although it did not prevent their future use of cocaine.

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