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AIM:To determine whether older people are prescribed antidepressants at lower levels of depression and with fewer symptoms, and whether they are more likely to engage in chronic usage than younger adults. METHODS:An online survey about experiences with, and opinions about, depression and antidepressants was completed by 1825 New Zealand adults who had been prescribed antidepressants in the preceding five years. RESULTS:Participants over 55 were prescribed antidepressants with significantly fewer symptoms and were significantly less likely to meet DSM criteria for depression. They were also significantly more likely to have used the drugs for three years and still be using them. CONCLUSION:Prescribing physicians and their older patients might benefit from discussing the pros and cons of antidepressants (including the additional risk factors with this age group) and the alternatives. If prescription does occur, careful monitoring to avoid unnecessary, potentially damaging, long-term use is recommended.
journal_name
Australas J Ageingjournal_title
Australasian journal on ageingauthors
Read J,Gibson KL,Cartwright Cdoi
10.1111/ajag.12314subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2016-09-01 00:00:00pages
193-7issue
3eissn
1440-6381issn
1741-6612journal_volume
35pub_type
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