‘Never change a winning team’: GPs’ perspectives on discontinuation of long-term antidepressants

‘Never change a winning team’: GPs’ perspectives on discontinuation of long-term antidepressants

Background Long-term antidepressant use, much longer than recommended by guidelines, can harm patients and generate unnecessary costs. Most antidepressants are prescribed by general practitioners (GPs) but it remains unclear why they do not discontinue long-term use. Aim To explore GPs’ views and ex...

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Main Authors: Van Leeuwen Ellen, Sibyl Anthierens, Mieke L. van Driel, An De Sutter, Evelien van den Branden, Thierry Christiaens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-10-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care
Subjects:
mental health
antidepressants
long-term use
discontinuation
qualitative research
general practitioner
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02813432.2021.2006487

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02813432.2021.2006487

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