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PSYCHIATRIC PRESCRIBING IN COLLEGE HEALTH: ANXIETY AND MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
David E Newman MDDirector, Ithaca College Health ServiceOctober 20, 2010
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Major Depressive Disorder
Diagnosis Initial Drug Selection & Principles of
Treatment; the STAR*D Trial Follow-up What to do in event of an inadequate
Response or No Response: Adding Agents, Switching, and Augmentation
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Anxiety
Recognizing Anxiety Disorders and distinguishing them from conditions that require different treatment
Medication for anxiety – SSRI’s, benzodiazepines, other drugs
Treatment tips & when to refer
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“In depression . . . faith in deliverance, in ultimate restoration, is absent. The pain is unrelenting, and what makes the condition intolerable is the foreknowledge that no remedy will come -- not in a day, an hour, a month, or a minute. . . . It is hopelessness even more than pain that crushes the soul.”
William Styron
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In this sad world of ours, sorrow comes to all, and it often comes with bitter agony. Perfect relief is not possible, except with time. You cannot now believe that you will ever feel better. But this is not true. You are sure to be happy again. Knowing this, truly believing it, will make you less miserable now. I have had enough experience to make this statement.
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In this sad world of ours, sorrow comes to all, and it often comes with bitter agony. Perfect relief is not possible, except with time. You cannot now believe that you will ever feel better. But this is not true. You are sure to be happy again. Knowing this, truly believing it, will make you less miserable now. I have had enough experience to make this statement.
Abraham Lincoln
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Diagnosing MDD DSM-IV Criteria for Major Depressive Episode: Five or
more of the following during same 2-week period Depressed mood most of day, nearly every day Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all or almost all
activities, most of day & nearly every day Significant weight loss or gain, or appetite change Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day Observable psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt nearly every day Diminished ability to think or concentrate; indecisiveness Recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal ideation, plan, or attempt
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Diagnosing MDD DSM-IV Criteria for Major Depressive Episode: Five or
more of the following during same 2-week period Depressed mood most of day, nearly every day Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all or almost all
activities, most of day & nearly every day Significant weight loss or gain, or appetite change Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day Observable psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt nearly every day Diminished ability to think or concentrate; indecisiveness Recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal ideation, plan, or attempt
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Diagnosing MDD DSM-IV Criteria for Major Depressive Episode: Five or
more of the following during same 2-week period Depressed mood most of day, nearly every day Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all or almost all
activities, most of day & nearly every day Significant weight loss or gain, or appetite change Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day Observable psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt nearly every day Diminished ability to think or concentrate; indecisiveness Recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal ideation, plan, or attempt
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Diagnosing MDD DSM-IV Criteria for Major Depressive Episode: Five or
more of the following during same 2-week period Depressed mood most of day, nearly every day Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all or almost all
activities, most of day & nearly every day Significant weight loss or gain, or appetite change Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day Observable psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt nearly every day Diminished ability to think or concentrate; indecisiveness Recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal ideation, plan, or attempt
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Diagnosing MDD DSM-IV Criteria for Major Depressive Episode: Five or
more of the following during same 2-week period Depressed mood most of day, nearly every day Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all or almost all
activities, most of day & nearly every day Significant weight loss or gain, or appetite change Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day Observable psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt nearly every day Diminished ability to think or concentrate; indecisiveness Recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal ideation, plan, or attempt
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Diagnosing MDD DSM-IV Criteria for Major Depressive Episode: Five or
more of the following during same 2-week period Depressed mood most of day, nearly every day Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all or almost all
activities, most of day & nearly every day Significant weight loss or gain, or appetite change Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day Observable psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt nearly every day Diminished ability to think or concentrate; indecisiveness Recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal ideation, plan, or attempt
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Diagnosing MDD DSM-IV Criteria for Major Depressive Episode: Five or
more of the following during same 2-week period Depressed mood most of day, nearly every day Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all or almost all
activities, most of day & nearly every day Significant weight loss or gain, or appetite change Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day Observable psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt nearly every day Diminished ability to think or concentrate; indecisiveness Recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal ideation, plan, or attempt
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Diagnosing MDD DSM-IV Criteria for Major Depressive Episode: Five or
more of the following during same 2-week period Depressed mood most of day, nearly every day Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all or almost all
activities, most of day & nearly every day Significant weight loss or gain, or appetite change Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day Observable psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt nearly every day Diminished ability to think or concentrate; indecisiveness Recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal ideation, plan, or attempt
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Diagnosing MDD DSM-IV Criteria for Major Depressive Episode: Five or
more of the following during same 2-week period Depressed mood most of day, nearly every day Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all or almost all
activities, most of day & nearly every day Significant weight loss or gain, or appetite change Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day Observable psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt nearly every day Diminished ability to think or concentrate; indecisiveness Recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal ideation, plan, or attempt
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Diagnosing MDD DSM-IV Criteria for Major Depressive Episode: Five or
more of the following during same 2-week period Depressed mood most of day, nearly every day Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all or almost all
activities, most of day & nearly every day Significant weight loss or gain, or appetite change Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day Observable psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt nearly every day Diminished ability to think or concentrate; indecisiveness Recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal ideation, plan, or attempt
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Diagnosing MDD
Symptoms do not represent a Mixed Episode, i.e. Bipolar Spectrum disorder
Cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational or other important functioning
Symptoms are not due to a drug of abuse, medication, or medical illness
Not better accounted for by bereavement
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Not to confuse distress with a diagnosis of MDD
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Diagnosing MDD At least one 45-minute interview Family history, brief developmental history Mental Status Exam
Appearance, comportment Psychomotor activity Speech Mood Affect Thinking Judgment & insight
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Diagnosing MDD At least one 45-minute interview Family history, brief developmental history Mental Status Exam
Appearance, comportment Psychomotor activity Speech Mood Affect Thinking Judgment & insight
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Diagnosing MDD At least one 45-minute interview - special attention to
suicidality, impulsivity, hypomania, somatic symptoms, early psychosis.
Family history, brief developmental history Mental Status Exam
Appearance, comportment Psychomotor activity Speech Mood Affect Thinking Judgment & insight
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Diagnosing MDD At least one 45-minute interview Family history, brief developmental history – special
attention to FH Bipolar Disorder, suicide, psychosis; and childhood psychological/behavior/learning issues
Mental Status Exam Appearance, comportment Psychomotor activity Speech Mood Affect Thinking Judgment & insight
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Diagnosing MDD At least one 45-minute interview Family history, brief developmental history – special
attention to FH Bipolar Disorder, suicide, psychosis; and childhood psychological/behavior/learning issues
Mental Status Exam Appearance, comportment Psychomotor activity Speech Mood Affect Thinking Judgment & insight
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Looking for Evidence that it is Depression Evidence that it is not bereavement, grief Another medical condition, e.g. hypothyroidism Related to a medication, e.g. contraceptives Another psychiatric condition: Bipolar Disorder Drug misuse/abuse
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DSM-IV
DSM-IV Criteria for Major Depressive Episode: Five or more of the following during same 2-week period Depressed mood most of day, nearly every day Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all or almost all
activities, most of day & nearly every day Significant weight loss or gain, or appetite change Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day Observable psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt nearly every day Diminished ability to think or concentrate; indecisiveness Recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal ideation, plan, or attempt
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Looking for Evidence that it is Depression Evidence that it is not bereavement, grief Not another medical condition, e.g. hypothyroidism Not related to a medication, e.g. contraceptives Not another psychiatric condition: Bipolar Disorder Drug misuse/abuse
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Looking for Evidence that it is Depression Evidence that it is not bereavement, grief Not another medical condition, e.g. hypothyroidism Not related to a medication, e.g. contraceptives Not another psychiatric condition: Bipolar Disorder Drug misuse/abuse
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Looking for Evidence that it is Depression Evidence that it is not bereavement, grief Not another medical condition, e.g. hypothyroidism Not related to a medication, e.g. contraceptives Not another psychiatric condition: Bipolar Disorder Drug misuse/abuse
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Looking for Evidence that it is Depression Evidence that it is not bereavement, grief Not another medical condition, e.g. hypothyroidism Not related to a medication, e.g. contraceptives Not another psychiatric condition: Bipolar Disorder Drug misuse/abuse
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Bipolar Disorder
Often presents during depressive episode May present with depressive episode at
younger age 3.4% lifetime prevalence; 9.3% in 18-24 y/o
age group 1
10% - 15% of individuals presenting with symptoms of depression
Can worsen with SSRI treatment 2
1 Hirschfeld, Primary Care Companion Journal Clin Psychiatry 2002; 4(1)2 Sachs et al, N Engl J Med 356: 1711, April 26, 2007
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Bipolar Disorder
butYou will do more good for more people by treating than by not treating, and even the experts aren’t always right.
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Bipolar Disorder
Family history Diminished need for sleep Distractibility Injudicious behavior* Expansive mood Flight of ideas Hyperactivity, talkativeness Nastiness
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Looking for Evidence that it is Depression Evidence that it is not bereavement, grief Another medical condition, e.g. thyroid Related to a medication, e.g. contraceptives Another psychiatric condition: Bipolar Disorder Drug misuse/abuse
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Consider psychiatric referral for
Active suicidality Bipolar Disorder Previous suicide attempts, especially high-
lethality, recent Psychosis Significant substance abuse
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Consider psychiatric referral for
Active suicidality Bipolar Disorder Previous suicide attempts, especially high-
lethality, recent Psychosis Significant substance abuse
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Consider psychiatric referral for
Active suicidality Bipolar Disorder Previous suicide attempts, especially high-
lethality, recent Psychosis Significant substance abuse
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Consider psychiatric referral for
Active suicidality Bipolar Disorder Previous suicide attempts, especially high-
lethality, recent Psychosis Significant substance abuse
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Consider psychiatric referral for
Active suicidality Bipolar Disorder Previous suicide attempts, especially high-
lethality, recent Psychosis Significant substance abuse
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Consider psychiatric referral for
Active suicidality Bipolar Disorder Previous suicide attempts, especially high-
lethality, recent Psychosis Significant substance abuse (Other demographic features that increase
risk)
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So, referral not necessary at this time. How do I decide which medication to prescribe?
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So, referral not necessary at this time. How do I decide which medication to prescribe?Consider psychotherapy
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So, referral not necessary at this time. How do I decide which medication to prescribe?Consider psychotherapy
Always consider psychotherapy.
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Could the young but realize how soon they will become mere walking bundles of habits, they would give more heed to their conduct while in the plastic state. We are spinning our own fates, good or evil, and never to be undone.
William James
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So, referral not necessary at this time. How do I decide which medication to prescribe?Consider psychotherapy
Do nothing,
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So, referral not necessary at this time. How do I decide which medication to prescribe?Consider psychotherapy
Do nothing, pharmacologic .
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So, referral not necessary at this time. How do I decide which medication to prescribe?Consider psychotherapy
Do nothing, pharmacologic .Wait.
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So, referral not necessary at this time. How do I decide which medication to prescribe?Consider psychotherapy
Do nothing, pharmacologic .Prescribe exercise, sleep hygiene, social contact, a good diet
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So, referral not necessary at this time. How do I decide which medication to prescribe?Consider psychotherapy
Do nothing, pharmacologic .Prescribe exercise, sleep hygiene, social contact, a good dietPrescribe an SSRI
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Q: Which SSRI?
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Q: Which SSRI?
A: Probably any SSRI.
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the particular drug or drugsused are not as important as following a rationalplan: giving antidepressant medications in adequatedoses, monitoring the patient’s symptomsand side effects and adjusting the regimenaccordingly, and switching drugs or adding newdrugs to the regimen only after an adequate trial.
APA Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients With Major Depressive Disorder, Third Edition,
2010
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The American College of Physicians recommends that when clinicians choose pharmacologic therapy to treat patients with acute major depression, they select second-generation antidepressants on the basis of adverse effect profiles, cost, and patient preferences (Grade: strong recommendation; moderate-quality evidence).
Ann Intern Med. 2008;149:725-733.
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Choose according to
Your familiarity with the medication Side-effects Cost
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DRUG PRICE AT KINNEY DRUGS, OCTOBER 2010 PRICE AT WWW.DRUGSTORE.COM
Citalopram 20 mg. #30 $25.00 $39.99
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Cymbalta 60 mg. #30 (SNRI) $181.85 $154.32
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Lexapro 20 Mg. #30 $136.95 $105.99
Fluoxetine 40 mg. #30 $50.05 $40.99
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DRUG PRICE AT KINNEY DRUGS, OCTOBER 2010 PRICE AT WWW.DRUGSTORE.COM
Citalopram 20 mg. #30 $25.00 $39.99
Citalopram 40 mg. #30 $25.90 $26.99
Cymbalta 60 mg. #30 (SNRI) $181.85 $154.32
Venlafaxine XR 150 mg. #30 (SNRI) $165.45 $141.62
Lexapro 20 Mg. #30 $136.95 $105.99
Fluoxetine 40 mg. #30 $50.05 $40.99
Sertraline 100 mg. #30 $34.55 $15.99
Sertraline 100 mg. #60 $63.85 $31.98
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DRUG PRICE AT KINNEY DRUGS, OCTOBER 2010 PRICE AT WWW.DRUGSTORE.COM
Citalopram 20 mg. #30 $25.00 $39.99
Citalopram 40 mg. #30 $25.90 $26.99
Cymbalta 60 mg. #30 (SNRI) $181.85 $154.32
Venlafaxine XR 150 mg. #30 (SNRI) $165.45 $141.62
Lexapro 20 Mg. #30 $136.95 $105.99
Fluoxetine 40 mg. #30 $50.05 $40.99
Sertraline 100 mg. #30 $34.55 $15.99
Sertraline 100 mg. #60 $63.85 $31.98
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DRUG PRICE AT KINNEY DRUGS, OCTOBER 2010 PRICE AT WWW.DRUGSTORE.COM
Citalopram 20 mg. #30 $25.00 $39.99
Citalopram 40 mg. #30 $25.90 $26.99
Cymbalta 60 mg. #30 (SNRI) $181.85 $154.32
Venlafaxine XR 150 mg. #30 (SNRI) $165.45 $141.62
Lexapro 20 Mg. #30 $136.95 $105.99
Fluoxetine 40 mg. #30 $50.05 $40.99
Sertraline 100 mg. #30 $34.55 $15.99
Sertraline 100 mg. #60 $63.85 $31.98
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DRUG PRICE AT KINNEY DRUGS, OCTOBER 2010 PRICE AT WWW.DRUGSTORE.COM
Citalopram 20 mg. #30 $25.00 $39.99
Citalopram 40 mg. #30 $25.90 $26.99
Cymbalta 60 mg. #30 (SNRI) $181.85 $154.32
Venlafaxine XR 150 mg. #30 (SNRI) $165.45 $141.62
Lexapro 20 Mg. #30 $136.95 $105.99
Fluoxetine 40 mg. #30 $50.05 $40.99
Sertraline 100 mg. #30 $34.55 $15.99
Sertraline 100 mg. #60 $63.85 $31.98
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DRUG ACTIVATION SEDATION WEIGHT CHANGE
Citalopram (Celexa) +/- +/- +/-
Escitalopram (Lexapro) + +/- +/-
Fluoxetine (Prozac) ++ +/- Maybe -
Sertraline (Zoloft) +/- +/- +/-
Paroxetine (Paxil) +/- +++ +++
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DRUG ACTIVATION SEDATION WEIGHT CHANGE
Citalopram (Celexa) +/- +/- +/-
Escitalopram (Lexapro) + +/- +/-
Fluoxetine (Prozac) ++ +/- Maybe -
Sertraline (Zoloft) +/- +/- +/-
Paroxetine (Paxil) +/- +++ +++
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DRUG ACTIVATION SEDATION WEIGHT CHANGE
Citalopram (Celexa) +/- +/- +/-
Escitalopram (Lexapro) + +/- +/-
Fluoxetine (Prozac) ++ +/- Maybe -
Sertraline (Zoloft) +/- +/- +/-
Paroxetine (Paxil) +/- +++ +++
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Discuss treatment expectations
Discuss how to detect response & remission
Discuss treatment duration
Discuss side-effects
Discuss worsening
Discuss drinking & other drug use
Start at the starting dose
Follow-up in 2-3 weeks to reevaluate
Push dosage to either remission, response,
side-effects, or “maximum”
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Discuss treatment expectations
Discuss how to detect response & remission
Discuss treatment duration
Discuss side-effects
Discuss worsening
Discuss drinking & other drug use
Start at the starting dose
Follow-up in 2-3 weeks to reevaluate
Push dosage to either remission, response,
side-effects, or “maximum”
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Discuss treatment expectations
Discuss how to detect response & remission
Discuss treatment duration
Discuss side-effects
Discuss worsening
Discuss drinking & other drug use
Start at the starting dose
Follow-up in 2-3 weeks to reevaluate
Push dosage to either remission, response,
side-effects, or “maximum”
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Discuss treatment expectations
Discuss how to detect response & remission
Discuss treatment duration
Discuss side-effects
Discuss worsening
Discuss drinking & other drug use
Start at the starting dose
Follow-up in 2-3 weeks to reevaluate
Push dosage to either remission, response,
side-effects, or “maximum”
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Early-onset + short duration
Early-onset + long duration
Later onset
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Early-onset + short duration
Dizziness, sweating, HA, tremor
Early-onset + long duration
Later onset
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Early-onset + short duration
Early-onset + long duration
Sexual side-effects
Later onset
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Early-onset + short duration
Early-onset + long duration
Later onset
Weight gain
Metabolic disturbances
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Discuss treatment expectations
Discuss how to detect response & remission
Discuss treatment duration
Discuss side-effects
Discuss worsening
Discuss drinking & other drug use
Start at the starting dose
Follow-up in 2-3 weeks to reevaluate
Push dosage to either remission, response,
side-effects, or “maximum”
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Discuss treatment expectations
Discuss how to detect response & remission
Discuss treatment duration
Discuss side-effects
Discuss worsening
Discuss drinking & other drug use
Start at the starting dose
Follow-up in 2-3 weeks to reevaluate
Push dosage to either remission, response,
side-effects, or “maximum”
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Discuss treatment expectations
Discuss how to detect response & remission
Discuss treatment duration
Discuss side-effects
Discuss worsening
Discuss drinking & other drug use
Start at the starting dose
Follow-up in 2-3 weeks to reevaluate
Push dosage to either remission, response,
side-effects, or “maximum”
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Discuss treatment expectations
Discuss how to detect response & remission
Discuss treatment duration
Discuss side-effects
Discuss worsening
Discuss drinking & other drug use
Start at the starting dose
Follow-up in 2-3 weeks to reevaluate
Push dosage to either remission, response,
side-effects, or “maximum”
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The American College of Physicians recommends that clinicians assess patient status, therapeutic response,and adverse effects of antidepressant therapy on a regular basis beginning within 1 to 2 weeks of initiation of therapy (Grade: strong recommendation; moderate-quality evidence).
Ann Intern Med. 2008;149:725-733
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Discuss treatment expectations
Discuss how to detect response & remission
Discuss treatment duration
Discuss side-effects
Discuss worsening
Discuss drinking & other drug use
Start at the starting dose
Follow-up in 2-3 weeks to reevaluate –
response, worsening, side-effects, suicidality,
correct diagnosis?
Push dosage to either remission, response,
side-effects, or “maximum”
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Discuss treatment expectations
Discuss how to detect response & remission
Discuss treatment duration
Discuss side-effects
Discuss worsening
Discuss drinking & other drug use
Start at the starting dose
Follow-up in 2-3 weeks to reevaluate
Push dosage to either remission, response,
side-effects, or “maximum”
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Discuss treatment expectations
Discuss how to detect response & remission
Discuss treatment duration
Discuss side-effects
Discuss worsening
Discuss drinking & other drug use
Start at the starting dose
Follow-up in 2-3 weeks to reevaluate
Push dosage to either remission, response,
side-effects, or “maximum”
Side-effects – consider treating
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How long a trial?
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How long a trial?
It depends on whether there is improvement, i.e. a response
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How long a trial?
It depends on whether there is improvement, i.e. a response
Probably pointless to continue any treatment that isn’t working beyond four weeks (assuming adequate dosing)
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How long a trial?
It depends on whether there is improvement, i.e. a response
Probably pointless to continue any treatment that isn’t working beyond four weeks (assuming adequate dosing)
Remission may, and often does, take 8 weeks or longer
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In summary-•Diagnosis
•Keep it simple
•Dose adequately
•Strive for remission
•Follow appropriately, reevaluate
everything
•Remember psychotherapy
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What if it doesn’t work?
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The STAR*D Trialhttp://www.edc.pitt.edu/stard/public/ and multiple journals
14 university-based programs overseeing 23 outpatient psychiatry and 18 primary care clinics
Broad, inclusive entry criteria for patients experiencing acute depressive episode
Measurement-based treatment Sequenced levels of treatment Endpoint at each level was remission
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The STAR*D Trialhttp://www.edc.pitt.edu/stard/public/ and multiple journals
14 university-based programs overseeing 23 outpatient psychiatry and 18 primary care clinics
Broad, inclusive entry criteria for patients experiencing acute depressive episode
Measurement-based treatment Sequenced levels of treatment Endpoint at each level was remission
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The STAR*D Trialhttp://www.edc.pitt.edu/stard/public/ and multiple journals
14 university-based programs overseeing 23 outpatient psychiatry and 18 primary care clinics
Broad, inclusive entry criteria for patients experiencing acute depressive episode
Measurement-based treatment Sequenced levels of treatment Endpoint at each level was remission
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The STAR*D Trialhttp://www.edc.pitt.edu/stard/public/ and multiple journals
14 university-based programs overseeing 23 outpatient psychiatry and 18 primary care clinics
Broad, inclusive entry criteria for patients experiencing acute depressive episode
Measurement-based treatment Sequenced levels of treatment Endpoint at each level was remission
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The STAR*D Trialhttp://www.edc.pitt.edu/stard/public/ and multiple journals
14 university-based programs overseeing 23 outpatient psychiatry and 18 primary care clinics
Broad, inclusive entry criteria for patients experiencing acute depressive episode
Measurement-based treatment Sequenced levels of treatment Endpoint at each level was remission
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The STAR*D Trialhttp://www.edc.pitt.edu/stard/public/ and multiple journals
14 university-based programs overseeing 23 outpatient psychiatry and 18 primary care clinics
Broad, inclusive entry criteria for patients experiencing acute depressive episode
Measurement-based treatment Sequenced levels of treatment Endpoint at each level was remission
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The STAR*D Trial
Level 1: Citalopram 20-60 mg/day
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The STAR*D Trial
Level 1: Citalopram – 30% remission rate
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The STAR*D Trial
Level 1: Citalopram – 30% remission rateRemaining 70% advanced to Level 2:
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The STAR*D Trial
Level 1: Citalopram – 30% remission rateRemaining 70% advanced to Level 2:Either switch to Wellbutrin SR, Effexor XR, sertraline, or CT
orAugment with Wellbutrin, Buspar or CT
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The STAR*D Trial
Level 1: Citalopram – 30% remission rateRemaining 70% advanced to Level 2:Either switch to Wellbutrin SR, Effexor XR, sertraline, or CT
orAugment with Wellbutrin, Buspar or CT-Additional 30% (of 70%) remission
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The STAR*D Trial
Remaining 50% advanced to Level 3 Either switch to mirtazapine or nortriptyline
orAugment with lithium or T3
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The STAR*D Trial
Remaining 50% advanced to Level 3 Either switch to mirtazapine or nortriptyline
oraugment with lithium or T3 – another 13% to 25%
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The STAR*D Trial
Level 4: Randomization to either tranylcipromine (an MAOI) or mirtazapine (Remeron®) plus venlafaxine
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The STAR*D Trial
Once response occurs, a longer trial at an aggressive dose may be needed to achieve remission
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The STAR*D Trial
Once response occurs, a longer trial at an aggressive dose may be needed to achieve remission
When initial treatment fails, the chance of remission diminishes somewhat but is still substantial. The odds in favor of remission are then roughly equal whether you augment, switch to another SSRI, or switch to a non-SSRI or CT.
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The STAR*D Trial
Cumulative remission rates: Level 1 treatment – 33% Level 2 treatment – 57% Level 3 treatment – 63% Level 4 treatment - 67%
In 12-month follow up, those who failed to achieve remission or did so at higher levels of treatment experienced higher relapse rates.
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The STAR*D Trial Once response occurs, a longer trial at an
aggressive dose may be needed to achieve remission
When initial treatment fails, the chance of remission diminishes but is still substantial. The odds in favor of remission are then roughly equal whether you augment, switch to another SSRI, or switch to a non-SSRI or CT.
Individuals respond to different molecules
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There is very little difference between one person and another, but, what little there is, is very important.
William James
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Augmentation Bupropion Buspirone Psychotherapy Lithium T3 Pindolol TCA’s Anticonvulsants Others: stimulants, antipsychotics
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Augmentation Addition of other modalities or pharmacologic
agents to enhance effect of the primary treatment
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Augmentation Addition of other modalities or pharmacologic
agents to enhance effect of the primary treatment
Presumes that there is an effect to augment
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Augmentation Bupropion Buspirone Psychotherapy Lithium T3 Pindolol TCA’s Anticonvulsants Others: stimulants, antipsychotics
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Augmentation Bupropion Buspirone Psychotherapy Lithium T3 Pindolol TCA’s Anticonvulsants Others: stimulants, antipsychotics
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Augmentation Bupropion – adds noradrenergic stimulation; consider in setting
of hypersomnolence, fatigue, lassitude; start at 100 – 150 bid. Also can counteract SSRI sexual side-effects; May increase anxiety
Buspirone Psychotherapy Lithium T3 Pindolol TCA’s Anticonvulsants Others: stimulants, antipsychotics
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Augmentation Bupropion Buspirone Psychotherapy Lithium T3 Pindolol TCA’s Anticonvulsants Others: stimulants, antipsychotics
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Augmentation Bupropion Buspirone – harmless enough; mild dopamine agonist;
consider in setting of anxiety, and can counteract SSRI sexual side-effects; 7.5 mg bid
Psychotherapy Lithium T3 Pindolol TCA’s Anticonvulsants Others: stimulants, antipsychotics
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Augmentation Bupropion Buspirone Psychotherapy Lithium T3 Pindolol TCA’s Anticonvulsants Others: stimulants, antipsychotics
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Augmentation Bupropion Buspirone Psychotherapy – Always consider psychotherapy Lithium T3 Pindolol TCA’s Anticonvulsants Others: stimulants, antipsychotics
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Augmentation Bupropion Buspirone Psychotherapy Lithium T3 Pindolol TCA’s Anticonvulsants Others: stimulants, antipsychotics
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Augmentation Bupropion Buspirone Psychotherapy Lithium – 150 bid; adverse effects T3 Pindolol TCA’s Anticonvulsants Others: stimulants, antipsychotics
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Augmentation Bupropion Buspirone Psychotherapy Lithium T3 Pindolol TCA’s Anticonvulsants Others: stimulants, antipsychotics
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Augmentation Bupropion Buspirone Psychotherapy Lithium T3 – 12.5-25 mcg/day Pindolol TCA’s Anticonvulsants Others: stimulants, antipsychotics
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Augmentation Bupropion Buspirone Psychotherapy Lithium T3 – 12.5-25 mcg/day Pindolol TCA’s Anticonvulsants Others: stimulants, antipsychotics
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DRUG PRICE AT WWW.DRUGSTORE.COM COMMON ADVERSE EFFECTS
SEROQUEL 200 mg bid $597.94/MONTHGLUCOSE INTOLERANCE, DIABETES, WEIGHT GAIN, NUMEROUS OTHERS
ZYPREXA 10 mg qhs $474.81/MONTHGLUCOSE INTOLERANCE, DIABETES, WEIGHT GAIN, NUMEROUS OTHERS
ABILIFY 10 mg qd $472.25/MONTH GLUCOSE INTOLERANCE, DIABETES, WEIGHT GAIN, NUMEROUS OTHERS
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DRUG PRICE AT WWW.DRUGSTORE.COM COMMON ADVERSE EFFECTS
SEROQUEL 200 mg bid $597.94/MONTHGLUCOSE INTOLERANCE, DIABETES, WEIGHT GAIN, NUMEROUS OTHERS
ZYPREXA 10 mg qhs $474.81/MONTHGLUCOSE INTOLERANCE, DIABETES, WEIGHT GAIN, NUMEROUS OTHERS
ABILIFY 10 mg qd $472.25/MONTH GLUCOSE INTOLERANCE, DIABETES, WEIGHT GAIN, NUMEROUS OTHERS
BUPROPION SR 150 mg bid $69.98/MONTH
BUSPIRONE 15 mg bid $50.99/MONTH
LITHIUM CR 300 bid $29.98/MONTH
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I recommend against using atypical antipsychotics as augmenting agents. There is no evidence that they are superior to lithium, T3, or any other augmenting strategy, and they are expensive and potentially more harmful.
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Early in life, I was visited by the bluebird of anxiety
Woody Allen
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Every faculty and virtue I possess can be used as an instrument with which to worry myself
Mark Rutherford
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder Confused with other diagnoses requiring
different treatment, i.e. Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, substance misuse. Meticulous history essential
First-line treatments are psychotherapy and SSRI’s
Other medications
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder Confused with other diagnoses requiring
different treatment, i.e. Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, substance misuse. Meticulous history essential
First-line treatments are psychotherapy and SSRI’s
Other medications
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Bipolar Disorder
• Family history
• Depression
• Injudicious behavior
• Decreased need for sleep
• Nastiness
• Expansive mood
• Hyperactivity & talkativeness
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ADHD/ADD
• Family history
• Evidence of childhood onset*
• Euthymia*
• Distractibility
• Absentmindedness
• Driving record
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Consider referral• Anxiety with severe somatic symptoms, i.e.
psychomotor agitation, insomnia, especially if combined with depressed mood
• Suspected Bipolar Disorder• Comorbid substance misuse, complex self-
medication
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder Confused with other diagnoses requiring
different treatment, i.e. Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, substance misuse. Meticulous history essential
First-line treatments are psychotherapy and SSRI’s
Other medications
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SSRI dosing generally in higher range
Complete remission unusual
Remember psychotherapy
Primum non nocere – caution with
benzodiazepines
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SSRI dosing generally in higher range
Complete remission unusual
Remember psychotherapy
Primum non nocere – caution with
benzodiazepines
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SSRI dosing generally in higher range
Complete remission unusual
Remember psychotherapy
Primum non nocere – caution with
benzodiazepines
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder Confused with other diagnoses requiring
different treatment, i.e. Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, substance misuse. Meticulous history essential
First-line treatments are psychotherapy and SSRI’s
Other medications
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Beta blockers
Gabapentin (Neurontin®)
Hydroxyzine
Buspirone (Buspar®)
Nothing
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Beta blockers
Gabapentin (Neurontin®)
Hydroxyzine
Buspirone (Buspar®)
Nothing
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Beta blockers – caution with RAD,
Reynaud’s
Gabapentin (Neurontin®)
Hydroxyzine
Buspirone (Buspar®)
Nothing
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Beta blockers
Gabapentin (Neurontin®)
Hydroxyzine
Buspirone (Buspar®)
Nothing
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Beta blockers
Gabapentin (Neurontin®)
Hydroxyzine
Buspirone (Buspar®)
Nothing
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Beta blockers
Gabapentin (Neurontin®)
Hydroxyzine
Buspirone (Buspar®)
Nothing
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Beta blockers
Gabapentin (Neurontin®)
Hydroxyzine
Buspirone (Buspar®)
Nothing (other than psychotherapy)
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Love cures people - both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it.
Karl A Menninger
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Love cures people - both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it.
Karl A Menninger
Questions?