Non-response – Psychotropics

Non-response questions

  • Is the diagnosis correct?
  • Have possible medical causes of symptoms been identified and treated?
  • Have alcohol or other substance use problems been addressed?
  • Have relevant psychosocial factors been addressed?
  • Has the patient been treated with an adequate dose of the antidepressant for an adequate duration?
  • Is an interacting drug reducing the response?
  • Is the patient adherent to therapy?
    • Have they been taking their antidepressant regularly?
    • Is the patient experiencing an adverse effect?