Write a prescription for 25 year old female patient diagnosed with as depression

I can't write an actual prescription for this patient. Prescribing requires a licensed clinician who has personally evaluated the patient - taking a history, assessing severity, screening for suicide risk, bipolar features, comorbidities, drug interactions, allergies, and other medical conditions, and then following up over time. I don't have any of that clinical context, and providing a prescription without it could genuinely harm someone.
What I can do is explain, in general educational terms, how depression is typically approached pharmacologically so you (or a treating clinician) have a reference framework. Let me pull this from the medical literature so it's accurate and current.
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first-line pharmacological treatment major depressive disorder young adult woman SSRI guideline 2024

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I have enough to give a solid, safe educational answer. Let me be direct about the limitation and then provide useful clinical framework information.

I can't write you an actual prescription

A prescription is a legal medical order that requires a licensed clinician to have personally evaluated this patient — history, severity/suicide risk assessment, ruling out bipolar disorder, checking for pregnancy, other medications/interactions, allergies, and medical comorbidities, plus ongoing follow-up. Without that direct evaluation, providing a specific Rx would be unsafe and inappropriate, regardless of how simple the case sounds. If this is a real patient, please have her seen by a physician/psychiatrist.
What I can give you is the general clinical framework a prescriber would use, based on standard psychiatric references (Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines, Kaplan & Sadock, Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology) and current guidelines (NICE, APA, CANMAT):

Typical first-line approach for a 25-year-old woman with MDD

Before prescribing, a clinician would confirm:
  • Severity (mild/moderate/severe) and rule out bipolar disorder (antidepressant monotherapy can trigger mania)
  • Suicide risk assessment
  • Pregnancy status/plans and contraception — important in a woman of childbearing age, since it affects drug choice (e.g. avoid paroxetine and valproate in pregnancy)
  • Other medications, medical conditions (cardiac history, seizure history), substance use
  • Whether psychotherapy alone is appropriate (first-line for mild-moderate depression per NICE/APA)
First-line pharmacologic options (if medication is indicated, typically for moderate-severe depression or combined with therapy):
Drug classExample agentsTypical starting dose
SSRISertraline, Escitalopram, FluoxetineSertraline 50 mg OD; Escitalopram 10 mg OD
SNRIVenlafaxine, DuloxetineVenlafaxine XR 37.5-75 mg OD
Other 2nd-genBupropion, MirtazapineBupropion SR 150 mg OD
  • Start low, titrate over 2-4 weeks based on tolerability and response.
  • Full therapeutic effect typically takes 4-6 weeks.
  • Continue for at least 6-9 months after remission (CANMAT) to reduce relapse risk.
  • Combine with CBT or interpersonal therapy where possible - evidence supports combination therapy for moderate-severe depression.
  • Monitor for activation/suicidality especially in the first weeks, and for SSRI side effects (GI upset, sexual dysfunction, sleep changes).
This is general educational information, not a prescription. The actual choice of drug, dose, and monitoring plan must come from a clinician who has examined this specific patient.

Create a clinical summary document on depression management for reference

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"major depressive disorder"[MeSH Terms] AND "guideline"[pt]

Good, I have strong sources: DSM-5 criteria (Tintinalli's), treatment-resistant depression sections (Kaplan & Sadock, Maudsley, Stahl's), and the CANMAT 2023 guideline plus ACP network meta-analysis. Let me pull the key content details.
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PMID: 38711351

I have solid material now. Let me build the Word document directly using python-docx with well-organized clinical content.
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mkdir -p /tmp/workspace/depression-summary && ls -la /tmp/workspace/

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~/depression-summary/build_doc.py

from docx import Document
from docx.shared import Pt, Inches, RGBColor
from docx.enum.text import WD_ALIGN_PARAGRAPH
from docx.enum.table import WD_TABLE_ALIGNMENT
from docx.oxml.ns import qn
from docx.oxml import OxmlElement

doc = Document()

# Default styling
style = doc.styles["Normal"]
style.font.name = "Calibri"
style.font.size = Pt(10.5)

NAVY = RGBColor(0x1F, 0x3A, 0x5F)
GREY = RGBColor(0x55, 0x55, 0x55)

def set_cell_shading(cell, color_hex):
    tcPr = cell._tc.get_or_add_tcPr()
    shd = OxmlElement('w:shd')
    shd.set(qn('w:val'), 'clear')
    shd.set(qn('w:color'), 'auto')
    shd.set(qn('w:fill'), color_hex)
    tcPr.append(shd)

def add_table(headers, rows, widths=None):
    table = doc.add_table(rows=1, cols=len(headers))
    table.style = 'Light Grid Accent 1'
    table.alignment = WD_TABLE_ALIGNMENT.CENTER
    hdr_cells = table.rows[0].cells
    for i, h in enumerate(headers):
        hdr_cells[i].text = h
        for p in hdr_cells[i].paragraphs:
            for r in p.runs:
                r.font.bold = True
                r.font.size = Pt(9.5)
                r.font.color.rgb = RGBColor(0xFF, 0xFF, 0xFF)
        set_cell_shading(hdr_cells[i], "1F3A5F")
    for row in rows:
        cells = table.add_row().cells
        for i, val in enumerate(row):
            cells[i].text = str(val)
            for p in cells[i].paragraphs:
                for r in p.runs:
                    r.font.size = Pt(9.5)
    if widths:
        for row in table.rows:
            for i, w in enumerate(widths):
                row.cells[i].width = Inches(w)
    doc.add_paragraph()
    return table

def add_note(text):
    p = doc.add_paragraph()
    run = p.add_run(text)
    run.italic = True
    run.font.size = Pt(9)
    run.font.color.rgb = GREY

def add_source(text):
    p = doc.add_paragraph()
    run = p.add_run(text)
    run.font.size = Pt(8.5)
    run.font.color.rgb = GREY
    run.italic = True

# ---------------- TITLE PAGE ----------------
title = doc.add_heading("Depression Management", level=0)
title.alignment = WD_ALIGN_PARAGRAPH.CENTER
for run in title.runs:
    run.font.color.rgb = NAVY

sub = doc.add_paragraph("Clinical Reference Summary", alignment=WD_ALIGN_PARAGRAPH.CENTER)
sub.runs[0].font.size = Pt(14)
sub.runs[0].font.color.rgb = GREY
sub.runs[0].italic = True

doc.add_paragraph()
disclaimer = doc.add_paragraph()
disclaimer.alignment = WD_ALIGN_PARAGRAPH.CENTER
run = disclaimer.add_run(
    "FOR CLINICIAN REFERENCE / EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY\n"
    "Not a substitute for individualized clinical judgment, direct patient evaluation, "
    "or local prescribing regulations. Verify all doses against current local formulary "
    "and product labeling before prescribing."
)
run.font.size = Pt(10)
run.bold = True
run.font.color.rgb = RGBColor(0xB0, 0x00, 0x00)

doc.add_page_break()

# ---------------- TOC (manual) ----------------
doc.add_heading("Contents", level=1)
toc_items = [
    "1. Overview & Diagnostic Criteria (DSM-5)",
    "2. Severity Classification & Screening Tools",
    "3. Differential Diagnosis / Organic Mimics",
    "4. Treatment Overview: Stepped-Care Model",
    "5. Psychotherapy",
    "6. Pharmacotherapy: First-Line Agents",
    "7. Antidepressant Classes: Mechanism, Dosing, Side Effects",
    "8. Special Populations",
    "9. Monitoring & Follow-Up",
    "10. Treatment-Resistant Depression",
    "11. Duration of Treatment & Relapse Prevention",
    "12. Safety: Suicide Risk & Black Box Warnings",
    "13. Key References",
]
for item in toc_items:
    doc.add_paragraph(item, style="List Bullet")

doc.add_page_break()

# ---------------- 1. Overview & Diagnostic Criteria ----------------
doc.add_heading("1. Overview & Diagnostic Criteria (DSM-5)", level=1)
doc.add_paragraph(
    "Major depressive disorder (MDD) is characterized by persistent low mood and/or "
    "anhedonia lasting at least 2 weeks, accompanied by associated somatic and cognitive "
    "symptoms, causing significant functional impairment. It is one of the leading causes "
    "of global disability."
)
doc.add_heading("DSM-5 Criteria (need ≥5 symptoms, ≥2 weeks; must include depressed mood or anhedonia)", level=2)
symptoms = [
    "Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day",
    "Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in almost all activities (anhedonia)",
    "Significant unintentional weight loss or gain / appetite change",
    "Insomnia or hypersomnia",
    "Psychomotor agitation or retardation (observable by others)",
    "Fatigue or loss of energy",
    "Feelings of worthlessness or excessive/inappropriate guilt",
    "Diminished concentration or indecisiveness",
    "Recurrent thoughts of death or suicidal ideation, with or without a plan",
]
for s in symptoms:
    doc.add_paragraph(s, style="List Bullet")
add_note(
    "Symptoms must not be attributable to substance use or another medical condition and "
    "must cause clinically significant distress or impairment."
)
add_source("Source: DSM-5 (APA, 2013); Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine, Table 289-2, p. 1988")

# ---------------- 2. Severity & Screening ----------------
doc.add_heading("2. Severity Classification & Screening Tools", level=1)
add_table(
    ["Tool", "Use", "Notes"],
    [
        ["PHQ-2", "Rapid screen (2 questions)", "Positive screen -> proceed to PHQ-9"],
        ["PHQ-9", "Severity grading & monitoring", "0-4 minimal, 5-9 mild, 10-14 moderate, 15-19 moderately severe, 20-27 severe"],
        ["HAM-D / MADRS", "Clinician-rated severity, research/specialist use", "Used in trials and specialist follow-up"],
        ["Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)", "Suicide risk stratification", "Use at baseline and at each follow-up, especially first 4-12 weeks of treatment"],
    ],
    widths=[1.6, 2.2, 3.0],
)

# ---------------- 3. Differential Diagnosis ----------------
doc.add_heading("3. Differential Diagnosis / Organic Mimics", level=1)
doc.add_paragraph("Always rule out medical and substance-related causes before or alongside starting treatment:")
diffs = [
    "Endocrine: hypothyroidism, Cushing syndrome, Addison disease",
    "Neurological: stroke, Parkinson disease, dementia, multiple sclerosis",
    "Substance-related: withdrawal from alcohol, opioids, stimulants; medication side effects (steroids, beta-blockers, interferon)",
    "Other psychiatric: bipolar disorder (screen for hypomania/mania before starting an antidepressant), PTSD, anxiety disorders, substance use disorder",
    "Nutritional/metabolic: B12/folate deficiency, anemia",
]
for d in diffs:
    doc.add_paragraph(d, style="List Bullet")
add_source("Source: Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine, p. 1988")

# ---------------- 4. Stepped Care ----------------
doc.add_heading("4. Treatment Overview: Stepped-Care Model", level=1)
add_table(
    ["Severity", "Recommended First Step"],
    [
        ["Mild MDD", "Psychotherapy (CBT/IPT) or watchful waiting with active monitoring; medication generally not first-line"],
        ["Moderate MDD", "Psychotherapy and/or antidepressant monotherapy - based on patient preference"],
        ["Moderate-Severe MDD", "Combination of antidepressant + psychotherapy is more effective than either alone"],
        ["Severe MDD / psychotic features / high suicide risk", "Pharmacotherapy (+/- antipsychotic if psychotic features); consider inpatient care and ECT referral if life-threatening"],
    ],
    widths=[2.2, 4.6],
)
add_source("Source: NICE Guideline NG222 (2022); APA Clinical Practice Guideline; CANMAT 2023 Update (PMID 38711351)")

# ---------------- 5. Psychotherapy ----------------
doc.add_heading("5. Psychotherapy", level=1)
therapies = [
    "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - strong evidence across severity levels",
    "Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) - focuses on relationship/role transitions",
    "Behavioral Activation - structured re-engagement with rewarding activities",
    "Problem-Solving Therapy",
    "Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - useful with comorbid emotional dysregulation/self-harm",
]
for t in therapies:
    doc.add_paragraph(t, style="List Bullet")
doc.add_paragraph(
    "Psychotherapy is first-line for mild-moderate MDD and is recommended in combination "
    "with medication for moderate-severe MDD."
)

# ---------------- 6. Pharmacotherapy First Line ----------------
doc.add_heading("6. Pharmacotherapy: First-Line Agents", level=1)
doc.add_paragraph(
    "SSRIs, SNRIs, and other second-generation antidepressants (bupropion, mirtazapine, "
    "vortioxetine) are considered first-line pharmacologic options. Choice is guided by "
    "side-effect profile, comorbidities, prior response, drug interactions, patient preference, "
    "and cost - not by superior average efficacy, since head-to-head differences between most "
    "agents are modest (ACP network meta-analysis, PMID 36689750)."
)
add_table(
    ["Class", "Representative Agents", "Typical Starting Dose*"],
    [
        ["SSRI", "Sertraline, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Citalopram, Paroxetine", "Sertraline 50 mg OD; Escitalopram 10 mg OD; Fluoxetine 20 mg OD"],
        ["SNRI", "Venlafaxine XR, Duloxetine, Desvenlafaxine", "Venlafaxine XR 37.5-75 mg OD; Duloxetine 30-60 mg OD"],
        ["NDRI", "Bupropion", "Bupropion SR 150 mg OD (avoid in seizure disorder/eating disorder)"],
        ["Atypical", "Mirtazapine", "Mirtazapine 15 mg nocte (sedating, appetite stimulant)"],
        ["Multimodal", "Vortioxetine", "10 mg OD"],
    ],
    widths=[1.3, 2.7, 2.8],
)
add_note("*Starting doses are illustrative only; titrate per response/tolerability and local product labeling.")

# ---------------- 7. Classes: mechanism/side effects ----------------
doc.add_heading("7. Antidepressant Classes: Mechanism & Side Effects", level=1)
add_table(
    ["Class", "Mechanism", "Common Side Effects", "Key Cautions"],
    [
        ["SSRI", "Blocks serotonin reuptake", "GI upset, headache, sexual dysfunction, insomnia/somnolence", "Hyponatremia (elderly), GI bleed risk, activation/anxiety early on, discontinuation syndrome"],
        ["SNRI", "Blocks serotonin + norepinephrine reuptake", "As above + hypertension, sweating", "Monitor BP; discontinuation syndrome"],
        ["Bupropion", "NE/dopamine reuptake inhibitor", "Insomnia, dry mouth, appetite suppression", "Contraindicated in seizure disorder, eating disorders; lowers seizure threshold"],
        ["Mirtazapine", "Alpha-2 antagonist; 5-HT2/3 antagonist", "Sedation, increased appetite/weight gain", "Useful when insomnia/weight loss are prominent"],
        ["TCA", "Blocks NE/serotonin reuptake, anticholinergic", "Anticholinergic effects, sedation, weight gain, cardiac conduction effects", "Dangerous in overdose (QT/arrhythmia); avoid in cardiac disease/elderly"],
        ["MAOI", "Inhibits monoamine oxidase", "Orthostatic hypotension, insomnia", "Dietary tyramine restriction; serious drug interactions (serotonin syndrome)"],
    ],
    widths=[1.0, 1.7, 2.3, 2.0],
)
add_source("Source: Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology; Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines in Psychiatry, 15th ed.")

# ---------------- 8. Special Populations ----------------
doc.add_heading("8. Special Populations", level=1)
pops = [
    ("Pregnancy/breastfeeding", "Weigh risk of untreated depression vs. medication exposure; sertraline generally preferred; avoid paroxetine in pregnancy (cardiac malformation signal); involve obstetric/psychiatric shared care."),
    ("Women of reproductive age", "Discuss pregnancy plans/contraception when initiating; some agents carry teratogenicity or neonatal adaptation risk."),
    ("Adolescents", "SSRIs (fluoxetine has strongest evidence) preferred; combine with CBT/IPT; close monitoring for suicidality, especially first weeks (FDA black box warning for under-25s)."),
    ("Elderly", "Start low, go slow; SSRI/SNRI preferred over TCA; monitor for hyponatremia, falls, drug interactions (polypharmacy)."),
    ("Renal/hepatic impairment", "Dose-adjust; avoid agents with active renally-cleared metabolites where relevant; consult local renal drug handbook."),
    ("Bipolar spectrum features", "Screen before starting antidepressant monotherapy - risk of triggering mania/mixed states; consider mood stabilizer first."),
]
for label, text in pops:
    p = doc.add_paragraph()
    r = p.add_run(label + ": ")
    r.bold = True
    p.add_run(text)

# ---------------- 9. Monitoring ----------------
doc.add_heading("9. Monitoring & Follow-Up", level=1)
mon = [
    "Review within 1-2 weeks of starting (especially patients <25 years, or with elevated suicide risk), then every 2-4 weeks until response.",
    "Full therapeutic effect typically takes 4-6 weeks at an adequate dose.",
    "Reassess with PHQ-9 or equivalent at each visit to track response.",
    "If <20-25% improvement by 2-4 weeks at adequate dose, consider dose optimization or switching.",
    "Monitor side effects, adherence, and emergent suicidality at every visit.",
]
for m in mon:
    doc.add_paragraph(m, style="List Bullet")

# ---------------- 10. TRD ----------------
doc.add_heading("10. Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD)", level=1)
doc.add_paragraph(
    "TRD is generally defined as inadequate response to at least two adequate trials "
    "(adequate dose and duration, typically 4-6 weeks) of different antidepressant classes."
)
doc.add_heading("Step-wise options", level=2)
trd_steps = [
    "Optimize: confirm adherence, adequate dose/duration, reassess diagnosis (bipolar, substance use, medical cause)",
    "Switch: to a different agent within or across classes (e.g., SSRI to SNRI or mirtazapine)",
    "Augment: atypical antipsychotic (e.g., aripiprazole, quetiapine XR), lithium, or T3 thyroid hormone added to existing antidepressant",
    "Combine: two antidepressants with complementary mechanisms (e.g., SSRI/SNRI + mirtazapine)",
    "Neuromodulation: electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) - most effective for severe/refractory/psychotic depression; repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)",
    "Interventional/novel: esketamine (intranasal) or IV ketamine for TRD, under specialist supervision; psilocybin/other psychedelics remain investigational/specialist-only",
]
for s in trd_steps:
    doc.add_paragraph(s, style="List Bullet")
add_source("Source: Kaplan & Sadock's Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry, 'Treatment-Resistant Depression'; Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines in Psychiatry, 15th ed., Table 3.5")

# ---------------- 11. Duration ----------------
doc.add_heading("11. Duration of Treatment & Relapse Prevention", level=1)
dur = [
    "Continue antidepressant for at least 6-9 months after achieving remission of a first episode (CANMAT).",
    "Stopping before 6 months is associated with higher relapse/recurrence.",
    "Consider longer maintenance (1-2 years or indefinite) for recurrent depression (>=2-3 prior episodes), residual symptoms, or high-severity episodes.",
    "Taper gradually rather than abrupt discontinuation to reduce discontinuation symptoms (particularly with paroxetine, venlafaxine).",
]
for d in dur:
    doc.add_paragraph(d, style="List Bullet")
add_source("Source: CANMAT 2023 Update, PMID 38711351")

# ---------------- 12. Safety ----------------
doc.add_heading("12. Safety: Suicide Risk & Warnings", level=1)
safety = [
    "Assess suicide risk at diagnosis and at every follow-up visit, particularly in the first weeks of treatment or after dose changes.",
    "FDA black box warning: increased suicidal thinking/behavior risk in children, adolescents, and young adults (<25 years) starting antidepressants - warrants close monitoring.",
    "Screen for bipolar disorder before starting an antidepressant alone (risk of manic switch).",
    "Counsel on serotonin syndrome risk with drug combinations (e.g., SSRI + MAOI, triptans, tramadol, St John's Wort).",
    "Caution with SSRIs and NSAID/anticoagulant co-use (increased GI bleeding risk).",
]
for s in safety:
    doc.add_paragraph(s, style="List Bullet")

# ---------------- 13. References ----------------
doc.add_heading("13. Key References", level=1)
refs = [
    "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th ed. (DSM-5). American Psychiatric Association, 2013.",
    "Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide - Table 289-2, p. 1988.",
    "Kaplan & Sadock's Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry - 'Treatment-Resistant Depression.'",
    "The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines in Psychiatry, 15th ed. - Chapter 3, Depression.",
    "Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific Basis and Practical Applications.",
    "Lam RW, Kennedy SH, et al. CANMAT 2023 Update on Clinical Guidelines for Management of Major Depressive Disorder in Adults. Can J Psychiatry. 2024. PMID: 38711351.",
    "Gartlehner G, Dobrescu A, et al. Nonpharmacologic and Pharmacologic Treatments of Adult Patients With Major Depressive Disorder: Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis (ACP Guideline). Ann Intern Med. 2023. PMID: 36689750.",
    "Harter M, Prien P, et al. Clinical Practice Guideline: The Diagnosis and Treatment of Unipolar Depression - National Disease Management Guideline. Dtsch Arztebl Int. 2023. PMID: 37070271.",
    "NICE Guideline NG222: Depression in adults: treatment and management. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, 2022.",
]
for r in refs:
    doc.add_paragraph(r, style="List Bullet")

doc.add_paragraph()
footer = doc.add_paragraph()
footer.alignment = WD_ALIGN_PARAGRAPH.CENTER
run = footer.add_run("End of document. For educational/reference use only - not a substitute for individualized clinical assessment.")
run.italic = True
run.font.size = Pt(9)
run.font.color.rgb = GREY

doc.save("/tmp/workspace/depression-summary/Depression_Management_Clinical_Summary.docx")
print("saved")
Running Command

cd /tmp/workspace/depression-summary && python3 build_doc.py

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~/depression-summary/build_doc.py

Successfully replaced 1 instance(s) of the string in '/tmp/workspace/depression-summary/build_doc.py'
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~/depression-summary/build_doc.py

Successfully replaced 1 instance(s) of the string in '/tmp/workspace/depression-summary/build_doc.py'
Now let me check the disclaimer paragraph too — it also uses doc.add_paragraph() without alignment kwarg issue (that one already creates empty paragraph then sets alignment, fine). Let's run again.
Running Command

cd /tmp/workspace/depression-summary && python3 build_doc.py

Let me verify the document was generated correctly.
Running Command

cd /tmp/workspace/depression-summary && python3 -c " from docx import Document doc = Document('Depression_Management_Clinical_Summary.docx') print('Paragraphs:', len(doc.paragraphs)) print('Tables:', len(doc.tables)) for p in doc.paragraphs[:15]: if p.text.strip(): print(f'[{p.style.name}] {p.text[:80]}') " && ls -la Depression_Management_Clinical_Summary.docx

Document generated successfully with 4 tables and 108 paragraphs across 13 sections.I've created a clinical reference document on depression management:

Depression Management Clinical Summary

Word Document · DOCX

Contents (13 sections):
  1. Overview & DSM-5 diagnostic criteria
  2. Severity classification & screening tools (PHQ-2/9, C-SSRS)
  3. Differential diagnosis / organic mimics to rule out first
  4. Stepped-care treatment model by severity
  5. Psychotherapy modalities (CBT, IPT, behavioral activation, etc.)
  6. First-line pharmacotherapy agents and starting doses
  7. Antidepressant classes: mechanisms, side effects, cautions (table)
  8. Special populations (pregnancy, reproductive-age women, adolescents, elderly, renal/hepatic impairment, bipolar screening)
  9. Monitoring and follow-up schedule
  10. Treatment-resistant depression: optimize → switch → augment → combine → neuromodulation → ketamine/esketamine
  11. Duration of treatment and relapse prevention
  12. Safety: suicide risk monitoring and black box warnings
  13. Key references
Sources used: DSM-5 criteria via Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine; Kaplan & Sadock's Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry; The Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines in Psychiatry (15th ed.); Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology; and current literature including the CANMAT 2023 MDD guideline update (PMID 38711351) and the ACP network meta-analysis on antidepressant treatments (PMID 36689750).
This is marked clearly as an educational/reference document, not a substitute for individualized clinical assessment - all doses should be verified against current local formulary/product labeling before any actual prescribing decision.
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