Recognizing mimics of depression: The ‘8 Ds’
Current Psychiatry. 2012 June;11(06):31-36
June 1, 2012|Current Psychiatry
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This mnemonic helps recall conditions that may make medically ill patients appear depressed
Drug Brand Names
- Bupropion • Wellbutrin, Zyban
- Duloxetine • Cymbalta
- Fluoxetine • Prozac
- Linezolid • Zyvox
- Paroxetine • Paxil
- Sertraline • Zoloft
- Tamoxifen • Nolvadex
- Tramadol • Ultracet
Disclosures
Dr. Bostwick reports no financial relationship with any company whose products are mentioned in this article or with manufacturers of competing products.
Dr. Rackley receives research/grant support from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, for a Collaborative Office Rounds program with primary care pediatricians.
