In this “Test Your Knowledge” series, Edward Shahady, MD, asks you about changing the treatment regimen for a middle-aged woman who does not adhere to her therapy.
The reasons for discontinuing antidepressant therapy vary and can be based on patient or clinician factors. Do you know what percentage of patients typically stop antidepressant use after 6 months?
Recent evidence suggests several factors may contribute to reduced response rates to serotonin-selective reuptake inhibitors in patients with major depressive disorder. Do you know which factors?
