ElderlyPharmacological treatmentSelective serotonin re-uptake inhibitorsThe prevalence of depression is higher among elderly than among younger people. If atypical depression, masked depression and dysthymic disorders are included, the prevalence is around 15% in a basic population above 65 years of age....
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PreviewDepression in the elderly is one of the most serious undiagnosed health problems in the United States. All physicians who care for elderly patients need to become aware of the signs of masked depression and treat it vigorously. Dr Yesavage explains how to differentiate depression from ...
first line treatment for depression in the elderly answer generated on june 4, 2024 the ai-generated responses are for illustration purposes only and should not be used for medical purposes. first-line treatment for depression in the elderly typically includes selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (...
Lithium augmentation compared with phenelzine in treatment-resistant depression in the elderly: an open, randomized, controlled trial. BACKGROUND: Up to a third of elderly patients with major depressive disorder do not respond to a first course of treatment with an antidepressant. There is... RM ...
Fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), is currently the treatment of choice for premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Studies that have tested... Sherwin,B Barbara - 《Endocrinologist》 被引量: 28发表: 2005年 Duloxetine in the management of elderly patients with major depressive diso...
The article discusses appropriate treatment for depression in the elderly, focusing on patients in nursing homes. It is noted that such patients are at risk for injuries from falling and are frequently on a variety of medications. Prescribing antidepressant drugs for such patients can both increase ...
Experts often favor treating insomnia in the elderly with the hormone melatonin, or a low-dose formulation of the tricyclic antidepressant doxepin (Silenor). Other potentially sedating antidepressants, such as Remeron or trazodone, are also sometimes prescribed for both purposes. The sleep aid Belsomr...
Depression in the elderly. In elderly people, depression mainly affects those with chronic medical illnesses and cognitive impairment, causes suffering, family disruption, and disabi... GS Alexopoulos - 《Inpharma Weekly》 被引量: 493发表: 1999年 Complicated grief and bereavement-related depression ...