Comprehensive Psychiatry
Volume 50, Issue 3 , Pages 240-244 , May 2009

What is the effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors on temperament and character in patients with fibromyalgia?

  • Marianna Mazza

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    • Institute of Psychiatry, Catholic University of Sacred Heart of Rome, Largo F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome, Italy
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  • Osvaldo Mazza

      Affiliations

    • Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Bambino Gesù Paediatric Hospital, 00050 Palidoro-Rome, Italy
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  • Massimiliano Pomponi

      Affiliations

    • Institute of Psychiatry, Catholic University of Sacred Heart of Rome, Largo F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome, Italy
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  • Marco Di Nicola

      Affiliations

    • Institute of Psychiatry, Catholic University of Sacred Heart of Rome, Largo F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome, Italy
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  • Luca Padua

      Affiliations

    • Department of Neurosciences, Catholic University of Sacred Heart of Rome, 00168 Rome, Italy
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  • Massimo Vicini

      Affiliations

    • Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Bambino Gesù Paediatric Hospital, 00050 Palidoro-Rome, Italy
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  • Pietro Bria

      Affiliations

    • Institute of Psychiatry, Catholic University of Sacred Heart of Rome, Largo F. Vito 1, 00168 Rome, Italy
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  • Salvatore Mazza

      Affiliations

    • Department of Neurosciences, Catholic University of Sacred Heart of Rome, 00168 Rome, Italy

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doi: 10.1016/j.comppsych.2008.08.004

Comprehensive Psychiatry
Volume 50, Issue 3 , Pages 240-244 , May 2009

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