Several new medications for the treatment of depression have been introduced over the last 20 years. What has been missing is any consistent data about the effectiveness of these "second-generation" antidepressants.
A team of researchers have now reviewed 117 controlled trials to compare second-generation antidepressants for the acute treatment of unipolar major depressive disorder in adults. The medications were reviewed for efficacy (effectiveness), patient acceptability, and cost.
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Many of the usual symptoms of depression may be present in the elderly. See: Depression - major for more details.Depression in the elderly may be... Read more »
Source: FirstDatabank Drug
Generic Name: ESCITALOPRAM - ORALPronounced: (es-sye-TAL-oh-pram)Lexapro Oral Uses Escitalopram is an antidepressant (selective serotonin ... Read more »
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