Adherence to and Persistence with Antidepressant Medication during Pregnancy: Does It Differ by the Class of Antidepressant Medication Prescribed?

Kamala Adhikari Scott Burton PattenSangmin LeeAmy Metcalfe

Published in: Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie (2018)

Adherence to and persistence with antidepressants is low during pregnancy and varies by medication class. Low adherence and persistence can interfere with a therapeutic effect of antidepressants, which may contribute to the worsening of depression symptoms.

Keyphrases

major depressive disorder
adverse drug
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bipolar disorder
sleep quality
glycemic control
depressive symptoms
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emergency department
physical activity
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
insulin resistance