Nortriptyline for Treatment-Resistant Depression

2003109 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Andrew A. Nierenberg · Harvard University

George I. Papakostas · Harvard University

Timothy Petersen · Harvard University

Karen E. Kelly · Harvard University

Brian M. Iacoviello · Harvard University

John J. Worthington · Harvard University

Joyce Tedlow ·

Abstract

Nortriptyline was effective for over a third of patients with treatment-resistant depression, and nortriptyline should be considered as potential treatment if patients fail to respond to other antidepressants.

Topics & Keywords

Treatment of Major Depression Pharmacological Receptor Mechanisms and Effects Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry

Volume 64, Issue 1, pp. 35-39

DOI: 10.4088/jcp.v64n0108

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