Trends, Patterns and Associated User Characteristics of Antidepressant Prescriptions in Older Adults: A Nationwide Descriptive Cohort Study in Denmark.

Kazi Ishtiak-AhmedOle Köhler-ForsbergErik Lykke MortensenAndrew A NierenbergChristiane Gasse

Published in: Drugs & aging (2023)

SSRIs were the most commonly redeemed antidepressants, with consistent trends in Danish older adults. Besides clinical conditions, sociodemographics, e.g., sex, age, ethnicity, and place of residence, may influence antidepressant use.

Keyphrases

major depressive disorder
physical activity
bipolar disorder
cross sectional