Lithium-antidepressant combinations in the treatment of depressed, physically ill geriatric patients.
The combination of low-dose lithium therapy and antidepressant drugs produced rapid, lasting remission of depression in five physically ill geriatric patients. Low serum lithium levels helped ensure safety of treatment.
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D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008094:Lithium / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016651:Lithium Carbonate; D008297:Male
D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D016651:Lithium Carbonate; D008094:Lithium