OBJECTIVE: The study examined whether the relationship between the course of
antidepressant treatment and the type of prescriber—psychiatrist or nonpsychiatrist—varied …

Objective: To determine whether the use of serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) improves
antidepressant medication prescribing patterns for both psychiatric and non-psychiatric …

OBJECTIVE: Most studies evaluating the adequacy of antidepressant treatment have
focused on the relatively small segment of the medicated population with a diagnosis of …

Background: Many patients discontinue antidepressant therapy long before the 6-month
minimum duration recommended for the treatment of major depression and many other …

We compared course of treatment with tricyclic antidepressant drugs (TCADs) and selective
serotonin reup-take inhibitors (SSRIs) to assess interactive effects of antidepressant type …

OBJECTIVE: There is little empirical evidence to guide clinicians in choosing among the
diverse array of antidepressants available. In the absence of replicated empirical research …

Donoghue J. Antidepressant use patterns in clinical practices: comparisons among tricyclic
antidepressants and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Acta Psychiatr Scand 2000 …

Objective: This study was designed to identify: 1) predictors of antidepressant
pharmacotherapy among patients diagnosed with depression; and 2) predictors of …

Background. The study of the duration and pattern of antidepressant use in actual clinical
practice can provide important insights into how antidepressant prescribing patterns …

Background: Information on the effectiveness of newer antidepressants like serotonin–
norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors in terms of healthcare utilization is limited. Treatment …