Which of the following anti – hypertensives was once used as an antipsychotic?
Correct Answer: Reserpine
Description: Reserpine is an antihypertensive drug which was used as an antipsychotic. Antipsychotic effect of reserpine is due to depletion of 5 - HT or catecholamine or both.
Clonidine is also an antihypertensive. Its uses in psychiatry are - ADHD, opioid withdrawal, Tourette's syndrome and suppression of agitation in PTSD.
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