Psychiatria pre prax 2–3/2010
The dose escalation of antidepressant in nonresponders with depressive disorders
Depressive disorder is a relatively common disease in the population. Only 30–40 % patients treated with antidepressants achieve remission. The dose escalation of antidepressants is recommended in cases of unsatisfactory response to treatment. The authors comment contemporary evidence about efficacy of this strategy.
Keywords: depressive disorder, dose escalation, treatment.
