B A Sproule

Summary

Affiliation: University of Toronto
Country: Canada

Publications

  1. ncbi The use of non-prescription sleep products in the elderly
    B A Sproule
    Psychopharmacology Research Program, Sunnybrook and Women s Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada
    Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 14:851-7. 1999
  2. ncbi Differential pharmacokinetics of lithium in elderly patients
    B A Sproule
    Psychopharmacology Research Program, Sunnybrook and Women s College Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Drugs Aging 16:165-77. 2000
  3. ncbi Long-term codeine use is associated with depressive symptoms
    M K Romach
    Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Centre for Addictions and Mental Health, Ontario, Canada
    J Clin Psychopharmacol 19:373-6. 1999
  4. ncbi Use of prescription and nonprescription hypnotics in a Canadian elderly population
    U E Busto
    Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Canada
    Can J Clin Pharmacol 8:213-21. 2001
  5. ncbi Characteristics of dependent and nondependent regular users of codeine
    B A Sproule
    Psychopharmacology Research Program, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    J Clin Psychopharmacol 19:367-72. 1999

Detail Information

Publications5

  1. ncbi The use of non-prescription sleep products in the elderly
    B A Sproule
    Psychopharmacology Research Program, Sunnybrook and Women s Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada
    Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 14:851-7. 1999
    ..The objectives of this project were to assess the use, perceived effectiveness and toxicity of non-prescription sleep products in an ambulatory elderly population...
  2. ncbi Differential pharmacokinetics of lithium in elderly patients
    B A Sproule
    Psychopharmacology Research Program, Sunnybrook and Women s College Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Drugs Aging 16:165-77. 2000
    ..Serum concentrations of lithium need to be markedly reduced in the elderly population and particularly so in the very old and frail elderly...
  3. ncbi Long-term codeine use is associated with depressive symptoms
    M K Romach
    Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Centre for Addictions and Mental Health, Ontario, Canada
    J Clin Psychopharmacol 19:373-6. 1999
    ..2 +/- 0.9). Long-term codeine use is strongly associated with dependence. Depression and depressive symptoms are common. These data suggest that dysphoric mood states may be significant in maintaining long-term codeine use...
  4. ncbi Use of prescription and nonprescription hypnotics in a Canadian elderly population
    U E Busto
    Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Canada
    Can J Clin Pharmacol 8:213-21. 2001
    ..Hypnotics are commonly used by older adults, yet little is known about the patterns of their use and effectiveness in this population...
  5. ncbi Characteristics of dependent and nondependent regular users of codeine
    B A Sproule
    Psychopharmacology Research Program, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    J Clin Psychopharmacol 19:367-72. 1999
    ..There is a need to identify individuals experiencing problems with their codeine use and to develop optimal prevention and treatment strategies...