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The treatment of tricyclic resistant depression is largely empirical because of the lack of clear definition of the term 'resistant depression' and the paucity of controlled trials of this indication. While there is substantial clinical evidence for the efficacy of ECT in tricyclic resistant patients the most established drug treatments are lithium augmentation and monoamine oxidase inhibitor therapy, the latter particularly if the clinical presentation includes features of atypical depression. The combination of neuroleptics and tricyclic treatment is of value in the treatment of depressive psychosis. Several other drug treatments, less well-documented, undoubtedly help some patients. There is a need to establish clinical and biochemical predictors to help identify the likely response of individual patients to particular therapeutic regimes. © 1990 Informa UK Ltd All rights reserved: reproduction in whole or part not permitted.

Original publication

DOI

10.3109/09540269009028287

Type

Journal article

Journal

International Review of Psychiatry

Publication Date

01/01/1990

Volume

2

Pages

239 - 248