Am J Psychiatry January 2024 PMID 37849303

Real-World Evidence on Clinical Outcomes of Commonly Used Antidepressants in Older Adults Initiating Antidepressants for Depression: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Denmark.

Kazi Ishtiak-Ahmed, Katherine L Musliner, Kaj Sparle Christensen, Erik Lykke Mortensen, Andrew A Nierenberg, Christiane Gasse

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What people are saying

This collection of discussions shows they are largely supportive of the study's conclusions, emphasizing the safety advantages of sertraline, with some critical mentions of problematic medications like Remeron and Effexor. The tone is analytical and informative, reflecting a keen interest in real-world clinical outcomes and potential changes in medication choices.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree with the study's findings that sertraline is safer for older adults compared to other antidepressants, with references to specific adverse outcomes associated with medications like mirtazapine and venlafaxine.

InterestHigh interest

Participants demonstrate high interest by highlighting the large sample size and clinical relevance, such as questions about prescribing choices and safety profiles.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts engage with the study details, mentioning statistics, specific medications, and implications for clinical practice, indicating a moderate level of deliberation.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions could influence prescribing practices and raise awareness about medication safety in older populations, showing some potential for real-world impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study analyzed the one-year clinical outcomes of older adults in Denmark who started first-time antidepressant treatment for depression, focusing on the ten most commonly prescribed medications, including SSRIs, SNRIs, tricyclics, and atypicals.
  • Results showed that compared to sertraline, many other antidepressants were associated with higher risks of discontinuation, switching, augmentation, hospitalization, self-harm, falls, cardiovascular events, and mortality, indicating differences in safety and effectiveness.
  • Overall, the findings suggest that sertraline remains the preferred first-choice antidepressant for older adults in Denmark, given its comparatively favorable risk profile, while other medications may carry higher risks of adverse outcomes.]

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A study of more than 90,000 older adults initiating treatment for #depression examined clinical outcomes of the 10 most frequently used antidepressants. https://t.co/xWKkxcdkQY

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Real-World Evidence on Clinical Outcomes of Commonly Used Antidepressants in Older Adults Initiating Antidepressants for Depression: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Denmark | American Journal of Psychiatry https://t.co/ZdtwWPRqCQ

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cohort study: Compared with older adults using sertraline, users of most of other 9 ADs had a higher risk of discontinuation, switching, augmentation, cardiovascular events, and mortality. Mirtazapine and venlafaxine users had the most adverse outcomes https://t.co/CRzEPyTXQf

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Real-World Evidence on Clinical Outcomes of Commonly Used Antidepressants in Older Adults Initiating Antidepressants for Depression: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Denmark | American Journal of Psychiatry https://t.co/3bt9hvhRZ8

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Dr. Carl Hindy
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Remeron and Effexor were the most problematic in this large elder sample … “Real-World Evidence on Clinical Outcomes of Commonly Used Antidepressants in Older Adults Initiating Antidepressants for Depression: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Denmark” - PubMed https://t.co/9QJRik3yyf

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AJP Deputy Editor Danny Pine highlights two articles from the January 2024 issue: https://t.co/nW2mXs3LOE

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Real-World Evidence on Clinical Outcomes of Commonly Used Antidepressants in Older Adults Initiating Antidepressants for Depression: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Denmark https://t.co/kb4tP3Ivaz

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cohort study: Compared with older adults using sertraline, users of most of other 9 ADs had a higher risk of discontinuation, switching, augmentation, cardiovascular events, and mortality. Mirtazapine and venlafaxine users had the most adverse outcomes https://t.co/CRzEPyTXQf

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Alexander Young
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What antidepressant to use in people not previously treated https://t.co/vGhMOB0zzc

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Yasser Ad-Dab'bagh
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Real-World Evidence on Clinical Outcomes of Commonly Used Antidepressants in Older Adults Initiating Antidepressants for Depression: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Denmark | American Journal of Psychiatry https://t.co/ZdtwWPRqCQ

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A study of more than 90,000 older adults initiating treatment for #depression examined clinical outcomes of the 10 most frequently used antidepressants. https://t.co/xWKkxcdkQY

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Dr. Carl Hindy
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Remeron and Effexor were the most problematic in this large elder sample … “Real-World Evidence on Clinical Outcomes of Commonly Used Antidepressants in Older Adults Initiating Antidepressants for Depression: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Denmark” - PubMed https://t.co/9QJRik3yyf

Oct 20, 2023 · 1 like · 34,314 followers View post →
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Real-World Evidence on Clinical Outcomes of Commonly Used Antidepressants in Older Adults Initiating Antidepressants for Depression: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Denmark https://t.co/8fHXdqUmtU via @ishtiak10 et al

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cohort study: Compared with older adult users of sertraline, users of most of the other 9 ADs had a ↑ risk of discontinuation (mirtazapine-IRR=1.55; venlafaxine: 1.22), switching (amitriptyline=1.45; venlafaxine: 1.47), augmentation, CV events, mortality https://t.co/CRzEPyTXQf

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Real-World Evidence on Clinical Outcomes of Commonly Used Antidepressants in Older Adults Initiating Antidepressants for Depression: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Denmark | American Journal of Psychiatry https://t.co/3bt9hvhRZ8

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