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Stimulants augmentation with an antidepressant for the treatment of the major depressive disorder (MDD)

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DOI: 10.18535/ijsrm/v7i4.mp02· Pages: 149-153· Vol. 7, No. 04, (2019)· Published: April 17, 2019
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Abstract

The use of antidepressants and sedative drugs is the best treatment proved for major depressive disorder and in some cases the electrical convulsion therapy. The use of stimulants off-label in clinical practice an increasing concern as there is no research evidence to support their effectiveness.

Keywords

Major DepressionAntidepressantsMethylphenidateAugmentationeffectiveness of treatment
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Dr. Muath F. Marashdeh
MD, Psychiatry, Jordanian Royal Medical Services
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Dr. Eva R. Haddad
Pharmacist, RMS
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Dr. Maxim A. Obaisat
MD, Psychiatry, Jordanian Royal Medical Services
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Dr. Malik M. Al-Alwan
MD, Psychiatry, Jordanian Royal Medical Services
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