Antidepressant Use in Geriatric Populations: The Burden of Side Effects and Interactions and Their Impact on Adherence and Costs

Although antidepressant medications have been demonstrated to be effective in treatment of geriatric depression, this study highlights the complexity of antidepressant prescribing in this population and the need for clinicians to be aware of potential drug-drug interactions and side effects. (Am J Geriatr Psychiatry 2011; 19:2117-221)