Antidepressants Administered using Weight-Based Dosing Strategies for Depression: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines

Question

1. What is the clinical effectiveness of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and other antidepressants administered using weight-based dosing strategies for the treatment of individuals with depression?
2. What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding the use of weight-based dosing strategies for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and other antidepressants for the treatment of individuals with depression?

Key Message

No evidence was identified regarding the clinical effectiveness of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and other antidepressants administered using weight-based dosing strategies for the treatment of individuals with depression. One evidence-based guideline was identified regarding the use of weight-based dosing strategies for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and other antidepressants for the treatment of individuals with depression.