Background There has been a steady increase in the prescription of antidepressants for the
elderly. This study comprises a systematic review of randomized, placebo-controlled trials of …

Background Antidepressants are one of the most commonly prescribed medications in
young and middle-aged adults, but there is relatively little information on their safety across …

Objectives Offlabel prescriptions of antidepressants may be of special concern in older
adults. We aimed to study the potential offlabel use of antidepressants among adults≥ 65 …

Objectives The study aimed to determine the prevalence of documented side effects and
drug–drug interactions in older adults using antidepressants and their implications for …

Objective The treatment of depression in reallife settings appears to be influenced by
health care systems. Antidepressant drugs have been found to be underused in the older …

BACKGROUND: Depression is common in the elderly and in the last few years this led to a
significant increase in antidepressant prescription rates. However, little is known about …

Background: To determine the efficacy, safety and tolerability of antidepressants in
depressed elderly patients. Methods: Search for randomized controlled double-blind studies …

Background Frail older adults are commonly prescribed antidepressants. Yet, there is little
evidence to determine the efficacy and safety of antidepressants to treat depression with …

Background It is generally acknowledged that depressed patients need specific attention
during the first weeks after initiation of antidepressant (AD) treatment because of the …

Background There is hardly evidence on maintenance treatment with antidepressants in
primary care. Nevertheless, depression guidelines recommend maintenance treatment ie …