Dr Skinner wrote:
> Thanks Saul . very useful
>
> Paul
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Saul Galloway [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 27 April 2007 12:14
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: antidepressants
>
> For a "normal" depression
>
> Initial consult - document suicide risk assessment, start SSRI
> Rv 2 weeks - Rx tolerated,? early response, again touch on suicidal thinking
> Rv 2 weeks - Picking up, if not ?switch Rx
> Rv 1 month - Still improving? ?Benefit from talking Rx e.g counselling/CBT
> Rv 2 months - still OK?
> Rv 2 months - Plan withdrawal/tailing
>
I might added in the 2w adn 1m - if not picking up, review diagnosis
Jel
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