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What antidepressants are recommended for management of depression or anxiety in patients with spinal cord injuries?

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Psychiatry · McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School

Some general considerations first:

Acute or chronic injury? Associated TBI? Is uncomplicated depression/anxiety the main feature or significant anger and agitation? Is some cognitive rehabilitation needed? Is some motor system rehabilitation needed? On a vent? Difficult to wean?

Acute? Think about a...

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