Analgesic effect of imipramine in the treatment of ischium pain and circadian rhythm of cortisol release into the serum
Kwasucki, J.; Stepień, A.; Swiecicki, W.; Olbrych-Karpińska, B.; Dec, S.
Wiadomosci Lekarskie 47(1-2): 35-39
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0043-5147 PMID: 8030347 Document Number: 435035
In the paper the results are presented of treatment of ischialgia with Imipramine, taking into account the circadian rhythm of cortisol release into the serum. The obtained results encourage to the use of tricyclic antidepressants in the treatment refractory cases of ischialgia. No significant differences were observed in the circadian rhythm of cortisol release into the serum before and after the treatment with Imipramine.