Publications by authors named "Christie H Kahlon"
Methylphenidate use in geriatric depression: A systematic review.
Int J Geriatr Psychiatry
September 2021
Article Synopsis
- Geriatric depression is common and may require multiple treatment strategies, including medications like methylphenidate (MPH), due to potential lack of response to initial therapies.
- In a systematic review of studies from PubMed and Embase, five clinical trials involving adults aged 60 and older were identified, all reporting improvements in depressive symptoms with MPH, either alone or combined with citalopram.
- The findings suggest that MPH is most effective when used short-term and in conjunction with citalopram, starting at a low dose and adjusting based on patient response, while highlighting the need for larger, long-term studies to clarify its effectiveness in older adults.