Review: low dose was as effective as standard dose tricyclic antidepressants in adults with depression.
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Meta-analysis of effects and side effects of low dosage tricyclic antidepressants in depression: systematic review.
OBJECTIVE To compare the effects and side effects of low dosage tricyclic antidepressants with placebo and with standard dosage tricyclics in acute phase treatment of depression. DESIGN Systematic review of randomised trials comparing low dosage tricyclics (< or =100 mg/day) with placebo or with standard dosage tricyclics in adults with depression. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Relative risk of res...
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عنوان ژورنال:
- ACP journal club
دوره 138 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003