Higher dose weekly fluoxetine in hemodialysis patients: A case series report.
Higher dose weekly fluoxetine in hemodialysis patients: A case series report.
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10.1177/0091217420913399
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2021-01
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2
通讯作者:
Sajatovic M
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Kauffman KM;Dolata J;Figueroa M;Gunzler D;Huml A;Pencak J;Sehgal AR;Sajatovic M
The antidepressant medication fluoxetine at 90mg dosed weekly is as effective and safe as standard formulation fluoxetine 20mg dosed daily in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). Weekly fluoxetine has not been well-studied in hemodialysis patients, and doses beyond 90mg/week have not been described in this population. This case series, derived from a larger study on depression in hemodialysis patients, describes the use of weekly fluoxetine at dosages beyond 90mg/week. Hemodialysis patients with depressive symptom severity scored ≥ 10 on the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ9) and MDD confirmed with Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI), were initially prescribed daily fluoxetine for 2 weeks then transitioned to weekly fluoxetine. Dosage titration was made at the discretion of the prescribing clinician. Fluoxetine was continued for a total of 12 weeks. 4 women, ages 24–65 years, on hemodialysis for 1 to 18 years, were started on weekly fluoxetine that was increased over several weeks up to 180mg. Side effects included restlessness, dry mouth, sedation and lightheadedness. Two patients ultimately had their weekly fluoxetine decreased back to 90mg. However, all 4 continued weekly fluoxetine as part of post-study aftercare and no longer met diagnostic criteria for MDD, current episode. Weekly fluoxetine at doses of 180mg may be a reasonable treatment consideration for hemodialysis patients who have partial or insufficient antidepressant response. Side effects may limit tolerance of the 180mg dose in some individuals. Future research should investigate longer-term health outcomes of weekly-fluoxetine in this population.
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