The Journal of
Clinical Psychiatry

Depression (MDD)

Article June 1, 1999

Panel Discussion

Robert M. A. Hirschfeld, MD

J Clin Psychiatry 1999;60(suppl 14):31-35

Article Abstract

Dr. Hirschfeld: There are a number of questions about onset of action. First, is rapid onset of action a true drug effect? Second, are there differences among the antidepressant drugs regarding the onset of action, and is a mechanism of action responsible for that?’ ‹

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