Early discontinuation of antidepressant treatment and suicide risk among persons aged 50 and over: a population-based register study.
BACKGROUND: As many as 47% of adults over age 50 discontinue treatment with antidepressants after redeeming only one prescription. The study aim was to assess the risk of suicide in adults aged 50+ who discontinue antidepressants at an early stage of treatment. METHOD: Case control study of all indi...
Main Authors: | Erlangsen, A, Agerbo, E, Hawton, K, Conwell, Y |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2009
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