Optimal antidepressant dosing - Practical framework for selection, titration, and duration of therapy

Authors
Nielsen, JW Witek, MW Hurwitz, S
Citation
Jw. Nielsen et al., Optimal antidepressant dosing - Practical framework for selection, titration, and duration of therapy, POSTGR MED, 108(5), 2000, pp. 111-115
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE
ISSN journal
00325481 → ACNP
Volume
108
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
111 - 115
Database
ISI
SICI code
0032-5481(200010)108:5<111:OAD-PF>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
More antidepressant options are available than ever before, but inappropria te dosing and trial durations of these drugs may decrease their efficacy. H ow do primary care physicians choose the best medication and determine appr opriate dosage adjustments for each patient? Drs Nielsen, Witek, and Hurwit z discuss ways to optimize antidepressant benefits and minimize side effect s.