June 7, 2021

Depression

Annals of Internal Medicine- In the Clinic Series

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?myncbishare=dukemlib&dr=abstract&otool=dukemlib&term=33971098

Lots of valuable information.  Note with mirtazapine, we should be careful when we use this in a patient with renal disease.  Also, concurrent use of alcohol and or benzodiazepines can contribute to sedation.  Risk factors for depression: chronic medical conditions, being female, older age, lower socioeconomic status, recent childbirth, and recent stressful events.