A fresh look at management of depression. How to choose and use the newer antidepressant drugs.
Depression is perhaps the most common medical condition seen by primary care physicians today, and rapidly evolving drug therapy for depression can present management challenges. Fortunately, most of the newer medications are effective, carry few risks, and have manageable side effects. Accurate diagnosis remains the focal point of effective patient care.
D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003663:Decision Trees; D003863:Depression / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'
D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic