Methylphenidate use in geriatric depression: A systematic review.

Kristin R Smith Christie H Kahlon Jamie N Brown Rachel B Britt

Published in: International journal of geriatric psychiatry (2021)

Based on the reviewed literature, MPH appears to be most effective when combined with citalopram and used short-term. MPH should be initiated at a low dose and titrated up to 10 or 20 mg per day based on response. Larger, long-term trials are needed to further define the role of MPH in this population.

Keyphrases

low dose
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
systematic review
depressive symptoms
high dose
sleep quality
hip fracture