A practical approach to prescribing antidepressants.

نویسندگان

  • Elizabeth Shultz
  • Donald A Malone
چکیده

Although antidepressant drugs do not differ much in their efficacy rates, the particular characteristics of one drug may make it a better choice in a given patient. This article provides insight into the art of prescribing antidepressants in primary care, with recommendations for prescribing for patients with chronic pain, sexual dysfunction, anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, severe insomnia, old age, diabetes, and heart problems.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine

دوره 80 10  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2013