Depression guidelines Flashcards
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First-line psychotherapy acute treatment MDE
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- CBT
- IPT
- BA (behavioral activation

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Second-line psychotherapy acute treatment MDE
A
- MBCT
- CBASP (cognitive-behavioural analysis system of psychotherapy)
- PST (problem-solving therapy)
- STPP (Short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy)
- Telephone-delivered CBT and IPT
- Internet- and computer-assisted therapy

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Third-line psychotherapy acute MDE
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- Long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy (PDT)
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Videoconferenced psychotherapy
- Motivational interviewing (MI)

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First-line psychotherapy maintenance (relapse-prevention) MDD
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- CBT
- MBCT
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Second-line psychotherapy maintenance (relapse-prevention) MDD
A
- IPT
- BA
- CBASP

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Third-line psychotherapy maintenance (relapse-prevention) MDD
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- Long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy

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AGOMELATINE
- Mechanism of action
- Dose range
- Line of treatment
- Commercial name
A
- MT1 and MT2 agonist; 5-HT2 antagonist
- 25-50 mg
- first-line
- Valdoxan

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BUPROPION
- Mechanism of action
- Dose range
- Line of treatment
- Commercial name
A
- NDRI
- 150-300 mg
- First-line
- Wellbutrin
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CITALOPRAM
- Mechanism of action
- Dose range
- Line of treatment
- Commercial name
A
- SSRI
- 20-40 mg
- First-line
- Celexa, Cipramil

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DESVENLAFAXINE
- Mechanism of action
- Dose range
- Line of treatment
- Commercial name
A
- SNRI
- 50-100 mg
- First-line
- Pristiq

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DULOXETINE
- Mechanism of action
- Dose range
- Line of treatment
- Commercial name
A
- SNRI
- 60 mg
- First-line
- Cymbalta

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ESCITALOPRAM
- Mechanism of action
- Dose range
- Line of treatment
- Commercial name
A
- SSRI
- 10-20 mg
- First-line
- Cipralex, Lexapro

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FLUOXETINE
- Mechanism of action
- Dose range
- Line of treatment
- Commercial name
A
- SSRI
- 20-60 mg
- First-line
- Prozac

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FLUVOXAMINE
- Mechanism of action
- Dose range
- Line of treatment
- Commercial name
A
- SSRI
- 100-300 mg
- First-line
- Luvox

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MIANSERIN
- Mechanism of action
- Dose range
- Line of treatment
- Commercial name
A
- α2-adrenergic agonist; 5-HT2 antagonist
- 60-120 mg
- First-line
- Tolvon

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MILNACIPRAN
- Mechanism of action
- Dose range
- Line of treatment
- Commercial name
A
- SNRI (N > S)
- 100 mg
- First-line
- Ixel

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MIRTAZAPINE
- Mechanism of action
- Dose range
- Line of treatment
- Commercial name
A
- α2-adrenergic agonist; 5-HT2 antagonist
- 15-45 mg
- First-line
- Remeron

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PAROXETINE
- Mechanism of action
- Dose range
- Line of treatment
- Commercial name
A
- SSRI
- 20-50 mg ; 25-62.5 for CR version
- First-line
- Paxil

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SERTRALINE
- Mechanism of action
- Dose range
- Line of treatment
- Commercial name
A
- SSRI
- 50-200 mg
- First-line
- Zoloft

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VENLAFAXINE
- Mechanism of action
- Dose range
- Line of treatment
- Commercial name
A
- SNRI
- 75-225 mg
- First-line
- Effexor

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VORTIOXETINE
- Mechanism of action
- Dose range
- Line of treatment
- Commercial name
A
- Serotonin reuptake inhibitor
- 5-HT1A agonist
- 5-HT1B partial agonist
- 5-HT1D , 3A and 7 antagonist
- 10-20 mg
- First-line
- Brintellix, Trintellix
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TRICYCLICS
- Mechanism of action
- Dose range
- Line of treatment
- Commercial name
A
- TCA
- Various
- Second-line

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LEVOMILNACIPRAN
- Mechanism of action
- Dose range
- Line of treatment
- Commercial name
A
- SNRI (N>R)
- 40-120 mg
- Second-line
- Fetzima

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MOCLOBEMIDE
- Mechanism of action
- Dose range
- Line of treatment
- Commercial name
A
- Reversible inhibitor of MAO-A
- 300-600 mg
- Second-line
- Manerix

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QUETIAPINE
* Mechanism of action
* Dose range
* Line of treatment
* Commercial name
* Atypical antipsychotic
* 150-300 mg
* Second-line
* Seroquel

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SELEGILINE TRANSDERMAL
* Mechanism of action
* Dose range
* Line of treatment
* Commercial name
* Irreversible MAO-B inhibitor
* 6-12 mg daily transdermal
* Second-line
* Emsam

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TRAZODONE
* Mechanism of action
* Dose range
* Line of treatment
* Commercial name
* Serotonin reuptake inhibitor (less potently)
* 5-HT2Aantagonist (potently - Stahl)
* 150-300 mg
* Second-line
* Desyrel

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VILAZODONE
* Mechanism of action
* Dose range
* Line of treatment
* Commercial name
* Serotonin reuptake inhibitor
* 5-HT1A partial agonist
* 20-40 mg (titrate from 10 mg)
* Second-line
* Viibryd

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PHENELZINE
* Mechanism of action
* Dose range
* Line of treatment
* Commercial name
* Irreversible MAO inhibitor
* 45-90 mg
* Third-line
* Nardil

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TRANYLCYPROMINE
* Mechanism of action
* Dose range
* Line of treatment
* Commercial name
* Irreversible MAO inhibitor
* 20-60 mg
* Third-line
* Parnate

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REBOXETINE
* Mechanism of action
* Dose range
* Line of treatment
* Commercial name
* NRI
* 8-10 mg
* Third-line
* Edronax

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Algorithm for selecting an antidepressant

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Recommendations with anxious distress
* Use antidepressant with efficacy in GAD (level 4)
(No differences in efficacy between SSRIs, SNRIs, and buproprion (level 2))

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Recommendations with catatonic features
* Benzodiazepines (level 3)
* No antidepressants have been studied

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Recommendations with melancholic features
* No specific antidepressants have demonstrated superiority (level 2)
* TCA and SNRI have been studied

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Recommendations with atypical features
* No specific antidepressants have demonstrated superiority (level 2)
* Older studies have found MAO inhibitors superior to TCAs

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Recommendations with psychotic features
* Use antipsychotic and antidepressant cotreatment (level 1)
* Few studies involved atypical antipsychotics

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Recommendations with mixed features
* Lurasidone (level 2)
* Ziprasidone (level 3)
* No comparative studies

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Recommendations with seasonal pattern
* No specific antidepressants have demonstrated superiority (level 2 and 3)
* SSRIs, agomelatine, bupropion and moclobemide have been studied

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Recommendations with cognitive dysfunction
* Vortioxetine (level 1)
* Buproprion (level 2)
* Duloxetine (level 2)
* SSRI (level 2)
* Moclobemide (level 3)
* Limited data available on cognitive effects of other antidepressants and on comparative differences in efficacy

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Recommendations with sleep disturbances
* Agomelatine (level 1)
* Mirtazapine (level 2)
* Quetiapine (level 2)
* Trazodone (level 2)
* Beneficial effects on sleep must be balanced against potential for side effects (e.g. daytime sedation)

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Recommendations with somatic symptoms
* Duloxetine (pain) (level 1)
* Other SNRI (pain) (level 2)
* Bupropion (fatigue) (Level 1)
* SSRI (fatigue) (level 2)
* Duloxetime (energy) (level 2)
* Few comparative antidepressant studies for pain or other somatic symptoms

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Antidepressant with Evidence of Superior Efficacy
(based on Meta-Analyses)
* Escitalopram (level 1)
* Mirtazapine (level 1)
* Sertraline (level 1)
* Venlafaxine (level 1)
* Agomelatine (level 2)
* Citalopram (level 2)

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Agomelatine levels increased by CYP X inhibition
* CYP 1A2

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Clozapine levels increased by CYP X inhibition
* CYP 1A2

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Duloxetine levels increased by CYP X inhibition
* CYP 1A2

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Caffeine levels increased by CYP X inhibition
* CYP 1A2

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Naproxen levels increased by CYP X inhibition
* CYP 1A2

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Olanzapine levels increased by CYP X inhibition
CYP 1A2 & 2D6

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Risperidone levels increased by CYP X inhibition
CYP1A2 & 2D6

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Theophylline levels increased by CYP X inhibition
CYP 1A2

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Warfarin levels increased by CYP X inhibition
* CYP 1A2
* CYP 2C19

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Antiepileptics (diazepam, phenytoin, phenobarbital) levels increased by CYP X inhibition
CYP 2C19
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Propranolol levels increased by CYP X inhibition
CYP 2C19 & 2D6
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Tricyclic antidepressant levels increased by CYP X inhibition
CYP 2D6
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Beta-blockers (metoprolol, propanolol) levels increased by CYP X
2D6
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Codeine and other opioids' effects reduced by CYP X
2D6
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Vortioxetine levels increased by inhibition of CYP X
2D6
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Tamoxifen's effect is reduced by CYP X inhibition
2D6
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Tramadol levels increased by CYP X inhibition
2D6
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Amiodarone levels increased by CYP X inhibition
3A4
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Calcium channel antagonists levels increased by CYP X inhibition
3A4
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Haloperidol levels increased by CYP X inhibition
3A4
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HIV protease inhibitors increased by CYP X inhibition
3A4
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Statins levels increased by CYP X inhibition
3A4
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Immune modulators (cyclosporine, tacrolimus) levels increased by CYP X inhibition
3A4
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Levomilnacipran levels increased by CYP X inhibition
3A4
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Macrolide antibacterials (clarithromycin, erythromycin) levels increased by CYP X inhibition
3A4
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Methadone levels increased by CYP X inhibition
3A4
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Phenothiazines levels increased by CYP X inhibition
3A4
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Quetiapine levels increased by CYP X inhibition
3A4
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Sildenafil levels increased by CYP X inhibition
3A4
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Tamoxifen levels increased by CYP X inhibition
3A4
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Vilazodone levels increased by CYP X inhibition
3A4
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Potential for interaction of Citalopram
Minimal or low
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Potential for interaction of Desvenlafaxine
Minimal to low
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Potential for interaction of Escitalopram
Minimal to low
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Potential for interaction of Mirtazapine
Minimal or low
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Potential for interaction of Venlafaxine
Minimal or low
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Potential for interaction of Paliperidone
Minimal or low
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Potential for interaction of Agomelatine
Moderate (1A2 substrate)
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Potential for interaction of Bupropion
Moderate: 2D6 inhibitor
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Potential for interaction of Duloxetine
Moderate: 2D6 inhibitor, 1A2 substrate
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Potential for interaction Levomilnacipran
Moderate (3A4 substrate)
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Potential for interaction of Sertraline
Moderate (2D6 inhibitor)
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Potential for interaction of Vilazodone
Moderate via 3A4 substrate
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Potential for interaction of Vortioxetine
Moderate via 2D6 inh
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Potential for interaction of Aripiprazole
Moderate via 2D6 and 3A4 substrate
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Potential for interaction for Olanzapine
Moderate via 1A2 substrate
90
Potential for interaction for Risperidone
Moderate via 2D6 and 3A4 substrate
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Potential for interaction of Fluoxetine
Higher via (2D6, 2C19 substrate)
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Potential for interaction of Fluvoxamine
Higher via 1A2, 2C19, 3A4 inh
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Potential for interaction of Moclobemide
Higher: MAO inhibitor precautions
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Potential for interaction of Paroxetine
Higher via 2D6 inh
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Potential for interaction of Selegiline
Higher via MAO inhibitor precautions
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Potential for interaction of Clozapine
Higher via 1A2 and 3A4 substrate
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Potential for interaction of Lurasidone
Higher via 3A4 substrate
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Potential for interaction of Quetiapine
Higher via 3A4 substrate
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Risk factors to consider for longer-term (2 years or longer) maintenance treatment with antidepressants (level 3 and 4 evidence)
* Frequent, recurrent episodes
* Severe episodes (psychosis, severe impairement, suicidality)
* Chronic episodes
* Presence of comorbid psychiatric or other medical conditions
* Presence of residual symptoms
* Difficult-to-treat episodes

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How long to maintain treatment after symptom remission if NO risk factors for recurrence?
6-9 months

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First-line adjunctive treatment for depression (with doses)
* Aripiprazole (2-15 mg)
* Quetiapine (150-300 mg)
* Risperidone (1-3 mg)

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Second-line adjunctive treatment for depression (with doses)
* *Brexpiprazole (1-3 mg)*
* *Olanzapine (2.5-10 mg)*
* _Mirtazapine / mianserin (30-60 mg)_
* _Bupropion (150-300 mg)_
* Lithium (600-1200 mg - therapeutic serum levels)
* Modafinil (100-400 mg)
* Triiodothyronine (25-50 mcg)

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Third-line adjunctive treatments for depression
* Other antidepressants
* Other stimulants (methylphenidate, lisdexamfetamine)
* TCA (e.g. desipramine)
* Ziprasidone

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First-line neurostimulation for acute MDE
* rTMS (for patients who failed at least 1 antidepressant)
* ECT in some clinical situations

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Second-line neurostimulation treatment for acute MDE
* ECT

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LEVEL 1 neurostimulation treatments for maintenance of MDD
* ECT

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LEVEL 2 neurostimulation treatments for maintenance of MDD
* VNS
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First-line recommendations for rTMS stimulation protocols
* High-frequency rTMS to left DLPFC
* Low-frequency rTMS to right DLPFC

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Level 1 clinical indication for ECT as first-line
* Acute suicidal ideation
* Psychotic features
* Treatment-resistant depression

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First-line recommendation for delivery of ECT
* BP RUL (brief pulse right unilateral) (at 5-6 times seizure threshold)
* BP BF (bifrontal) at 1.5-2.0 times seizure threshold

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Recommendation for maintenance pharmacotherapy post-ECT
Use either
* An antidepressant that has not been tried prior to ECT
* Nortriptyline + Lithium
* Venlafaxine + Lithium

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First-line physical and meditative CAMs for MDE (monotherapy and adjunctive)
* Exercise for mild to moderate MDD in monotherapy
* Light therapy in monotherapy for seasonal (winter) MDD

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Second-line physical and meditative CAMs for MDE (monotherapy and adjunctive)
* Exercise as adjunctive therapy for moderate to severe MDD
* Light-therapy as monotherapy and adjunctive for mild to moderate nonseasonal MDD
* Yoga as adjunctive for mild to moderate MDD

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First-line natural health products (monotherapy and adjunctive)
* St. John's wort for mild to moderate MDD as monotherapy

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Second-line natural health products (monotherapy and adjunctive)
* St. John's wort as adjunctive for moderate to severe MDD
* Omega-3 as monotherapy or adjunctive to mild to moderate MDD
+ adjunctive to moderate to severe MDD
* SAM-e as adjunctive for mild to moderate MDD +
adjunctive for moderate to severe MDD

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First-line for MDD in Children / Youth
* CBT
* IPT
* Internet-based psychotherapy (for milder severity, if in-person is not possible)

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Second-line for MDD in Children / Youth
* Fluoxetine
* Escitalopram
* Citalopram
* Sertraline

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Third-line for MDD in Children / Youth
* Venlafaxine & TCA (only for \> 12 yo)

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First-line if minimal or nonresponse in MDD in Children/Youth
* Add SSRI to psychotherapy

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Second-line if minimal or nonresponse in MDD in Children/Youth
* Switch for another SSRI (if unresponsive to fluoxetine)

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Third-line if minimal or nonresponse in MDD in Children/Youth
* Venlafaxine & TCA (for \> 12 yo)

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First-line for TRD in Children / Youth
* SSRI + psychotherapy

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Second-line for TRD in Children / Youth
* Switch to another SSRI (if unresponsive to SSRI)

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Third-line for TRD in Children / Youth
* Venlafaxine
* TCA
* Neurostimulation treatment (ECT or rTMS)
All if \> 12 yo

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First-line for mild to moderate MDD during pregnancy
* CBT (individual or group)
* IPT (individual or group)

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Second-line for mild to moderate MDD during pregnancy
* Citalopram
* Sertraline
* Escitalopram

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First-line for mild to moderate postpartum depression during breastfeeding
* CBT
* IPT

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Second-line treatment for mild to moderate postpartum depression during breastfeeding
* Citalopram
* Escitalopram
* Sertraline
* Combination SSRI + CBT + IPT

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First-line for perimenopausal MDD
* Desvenlafaxine
* CBT

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Second-line treatment for perimenopausal MDD
* Transdermal estradiol
* Citalopram
* Escitalopram
* Duloxetine
* Venlafaxine XR
* Mirtazapine
* Quetiapine XR

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First-line treatment for late-life depression
* Duloxetine, Mirtazapine, Nortriptyline (level 1)
* Desvenlafaxine
* Venlafaxine
* Citalopram
* Escitalopram
* Bupropion
* Sertraline
* Vortioxetine

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Second-line treatment for late-life depression
A) Switch to
* Nortriptyline
* Moclobemide
* Phenelzine
* Quetiapine
* Trazodone
* Bupropion
B) Combine with
* Aripiprazole
* Lithium
* Methylphenidate

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What are antidepressant discontinuation symptoms?
FINISH
1) Flu-like symptoms
2) Insomnia
3) Nausea
4) Imbalance
5) Sensory disturbances
6) Hyperarousal
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What is the standard protocol for light therapy and when is the expected response?
The standard protocol is:
- 10,000 lux (light intensity) for 30 minutes per day during the early morning for up to 6 weeks
- With response usually seen within 1 to 3 weeks.
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What are the criteria for persistent depressive disorder?
Humeur dépressive plus d'un jour sur deux, au moins 2 ans (1 an pour enfants / ados), pas plus de 2 mois sans symptômes avec 2 critères ou plus:
* F atigue ou baisse d'énergie
* A ppétit (diminué ou hyperplasie)
* S ommeil (insomnie ou hypersomnie)
* P erte d'espoir
* E stime de soi faible
* T rouble de concentration ou ambivalence
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What is the age criteria for early-onset PDD?
* before 21
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What are the three different types of persistent depressive disorder?

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* What is the age criteria for DMDD?

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What is the most recommended contraceptive for PMDD?
* Yasmin / YAZ (drospirenone-containing OCP)
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