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Effectiveness of antidepressants in a longitudinal cohort- impact of dose, side effects, access to services and coprescribed medications Depression is a mental illness characterised by persistent low mood and loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities. Antidepressant drugs are currently the most common treatment for moderate to severe depression. However, the effectiveness of antidepressants has been disputed in recent years. This project aims to profile the effectiveness of these drugs in a longitudinal cohort of women to examine factors that may be associated with improved effectiveness. We will examine over a three year period in women initiating treatment with antidepressants whether their effectiveness is related to dose and compliance, side effects, service use and concomitant medication. Return |
Prof Julie Byles Dr Madeleine Hinwood Prof Julie Byles Dr Xenia Dolja-Gore Ms Danielle Lang Mr Jarrod Bell Lynn Goon Prof Jennifer Martin Prof Simon Dimmitt Prof Hans Stampfer |