Atypical symptoms in the clinic of monopolar endogenous depression
Among the investigated patient group (n=100) with depressive disorder within a single or recurrent course the presence of atypical symptoms (criteria of atypical depression in DSM-IV) was revealed in 20% of cases. Th e most common manifestations of some atypical symptoms were in the form of increased appetite (32,4%), increased weight (20,6%), hypersomnia (20,6%). Mood reactivity (14,7%), leaden paralysis (11,7%) were rarely detected. Th e dependence between atypical symptoms and the type and severity of depression was marked. Th e representation of atypical symptom can be viewed as a predictor of antidepressant therapy eff ectiveness.