| Literature DB >> 23567381 |
Donovan T Maust1, David W Oslin, Michael E Thase.
Abstract
Many older adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) do not respond to antidepressant monotherapy. Although there are evidence-based treatment options to support treatment beyond monotherapy for adults, the evidence for such strategies, specifically in late-life MDD, is relatively scarce. This review examines the published data describing strategies for antidepressant augmentation or acceleration studied specifically in older adults, including lithium, stimulants, and second-generation antipsychotics. In addition, the authors suggest strategies for future research, such as study of specific agents, refining understanding of the impact of medical or cognitive comorbidity in late-life depression, and comparative effectiveness to examine methods already used in clinical practice.Entities:
Keywords: Antidepressant; augmentation; depression; pharmacotherapy
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23567381 PMCID: PMC3543487 DOI: 10.1097/JGP.0b013e31826576cf
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Geriatr Psychiatry ISSN: 1064-7481 Impact factor: 4.105