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Depression in older people

Depression in older people

Older patients are less likely to complain of depressed mood

Features
  • physical complaints (e.g. hypochondriasis)
  • agitation
  • insomnia

Management
  • SSRIs are first line (adverse side-effect profile of TCAs more of an issue in the elderly)
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Older patients are less likely to complain of depressed mood

Features
  • physical complaints (e.g. hypochondriasis)
  • agitation
  • insomnia
Management
  • SSRIs are first line (adverse side-effect profile of TCAs more of an issue in the elderly)


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