Characteristics and drug use patterns of older antidepressant initiators in Germany.

Kathrin JobskiNiklas SchmedtBianca KollhorstJutta KrappweisTania SchinkEdeltraut Garbe

Published in: European journal of clinical pharmacology (2016)

Potential indications and drug use patterns in older German AD initiators varied substantially for different drug classes and single agents. Given the anticholinergic and sedative properties of TCAs, the frequent use of this drug class though probably related to indications such as pain was remarkable.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
middle aged
physical activity
chronic pain
major depressive disorder
drug induced
pain management
neuropathic pain
risk assessment
electronic health record