What Is the Role of Medications in Late Life Depression?

被引:8
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作者
Kok, Rob M. [1 ]
机构
[1] Parnassia Psychiat Inst, Dept Old Age Psychiat, NL-2552 KS The Hague, Netherlands
关键词
Antidepressant; Treatment; Efficacy; Side effects; SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS; PLACEBO-CONTROLLED TRIAL; DOUBLE-BLIND; TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANTS; OLDER-PEOPLE; METAANALYSIS; EFFICACY; DEMENTIA; TOLERABILITY; SAFETY;
D O I
10.1016/j.psc.2013.08.006
中图分类号
R749 [精神病学];
学科分类号
100205 ;
摘要
In this article, the efficacy and side effects of antidepressants in the elderly are discussed. In addition, whether the elderly in general should be treated with lower doses of antidepressants, and whether the elderly have a slower response to antidepressant treatment, are also discussed.
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页数:10
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