| Literature DB >> 11062791 |
T M Schramm1, B R Lawford, G A Macdonald, W G Cooksley.
Abstract
Interferon alfa therapy for chronic hepatitis C infection is commonly associated with neuropsychiatric symptoms, including depression. These side effects may necessitate reduction or even cessation of interferon alfa, but there is little information regarding the management of this important problem. We report 10 cases of interferon-alfa-induced depressive disorder treated with the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor sertraline. All patients obtained rapid symptom relief without the need for reduction or cessation of interferon alfa.Entities:
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Year: 2000 PMID: 11062791 DOI: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2000.tb125687.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Med J Aust ISSN: 0025-729X Impact factor: 7.738