title: Lithium-antidepressant combinations in the treatment of depressed, physically ill geriatric patients.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Kushnir
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D016651:Lithium Carbonate; D008094:Lithium