A series of 5-aryl-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroimidazo[2,1-a]isoquinolin-5-ols was prepared and evaluated for potential antidepressant activity in the reserpine-induced hypothermia model and selected central nervous system and autonomic activity tests. Several members of the series, notably the 4-chloro- and 4-fluorophenyl analogues, demonstrated pharmacological activity in the range of imipramine. Both compounds provided a marked potentiation of the 5-hydroxytryptophan-facilitated monosynaptic spike in the spinal cat preparation.

5-aryl-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroimidazo[2,1-a]isoquinolin-5-ols show potential antidepressant activity, with 4-chloro- and 4-fluorophenyl analogues showing activity in the imipramine range.

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Antidepressant activity of 5-aryl-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroimidazo[2,1-a]isoquinolin-5-ols.

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