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Geriatric Medicine
How do you approach treating depressive symptoms in an older adult already taking an SSRI?
Would you consider adding a second medication versus uptitrating the original SSRI?
Answer from: at Community Practice
I would uptitrate first; then consider adding another agent, or switching if appropriate.
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