Are antidepressant trials too short? A case report.
The case of a woman diagnosed as a resistant depressive who showed a full response after 13 weeks of treatment is reported. The cause and outcome in this case are discussed in terms of the importance of adequate duration of treatment trials. It is suggested that the frequently recommended duration of 4-6 weeks is not sufficient for some patients.
D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003891:Desipramine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors
D003891:Desipramine