“Can elderly people use antidepressants?”
I am a 34 year old female. I want to know if elderly people can use antidepressants?
3 Answers
Absolutely
Yes, but carefully. Start slowly and increase depending on response and tolerability. Older people are often on multiple medications, therefore a thorough knowledge of other conditions and medications must be taken into consideration before starting anti-depressant therapy.
Absolutely. Many elderly patients are prescribed antidepressant medication(s).
