What is the role of medications in late life depression?

Psychiatr Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;36(4):597-605. doi: 10.1016/j.psc.2013.08.006. Epub 2013 Oct 6.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Antidepressant; Efficacy; Side effects; Treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Antidepressive Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antidepressive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Antimanic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Depressive Disorder / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Remission Induction
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antidepressive Agents
  • Antimanic Agents