New ACP Guideline Looks at Effectiveness of Drugs Used to Tr

Second generation treatments for depression are all equally effective according to a new clinical practice guideline from ACP. “The studies we analyzed show that second-generation drugs have different adverse effects but are equally effective for treating depression,” said Amir Qaseem, MD, PhD, MHA, senior medical associate in ACP’s Clinical Programs and Quality of Care Department and the lead author of the guideline. “ACP recommends that physicians make treatment decisions based on side effects, cost, and patient preferences, and make necessary changes in therapy if the response is not sufficient after six to eight weeks. Doctors should also assess patient status and adverse effects on a regular basis starting within one to two weeks of starting the treatment.”
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