Impact of Treating Depression on Associated Comorbidities

Arnaud, Alix; Brister, Teri; Duckworth, Ken; Foxworth, Phyllis; Fulwider, Tonya; Suthoff, Ellison; Werneburg, Brian; Aleksanderek, Izabela; Reinhart, Marcia L.

doi:10.4088/pcc.22r03330

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“…There is no one-size-fits-all treatment, and what works for one person may not be as effective for another [ 4 ]. (d) Comorbidity with other mental or physical health conditions, complicating treatment and requiring a holistic approach [ 5 ]. (e) Treatment resistance [ 6 ].…”

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Individualized strategies for depression: narrative review of clinical profiles responsive to vortioxetine

Cuomo,

Aguglia,

De Berardis

et al. 2024

Ann Gen Psychiatry

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Background Depression is a highly heterogeneous disorder, often resulting in suboptimal response and remission rates. This underscores the need for more nuanced clinical characterization of patients to tailor individualized treatment plans. Emerging evidence highlights the critical role of cognitive and emotional dysfunction in major depression, prompting the exploration of novel therapeutic interventions that target these specific symptom domains. Main text Vortioxetine, a multimodal antidepressant, enhances serotonergic activity while also modulating several other neurotransmitter systems involved in depressive symptoms such as emotional blunting, anhedonia, and cognitive dysfunction. Numerous randomized, placebo-controlled trials have demonstrated vortioxetine’s efficacy and safety in treating depression, particularly in specific subgroups of depressed patients, including those with cognitive deficits and comorbid anxiety symptoms or disorders. Although not randomized or placebo-controlled, studies have also shown vortioxetine’s efficacy in depressed patients with emotional blunting or anhedonia. Vortioxetine’s ability to effectively treat a range of depressive symptoms, including anhedonia, emotional blunting, anxiety, and cognitive dysfunction, provides an individualized treatment solution for depressed individuals suffering from these symptoms. The purpose of this paper is to identify clinical profiles of patients who may benefit from vortioxetine, with the goal of optimizing therapeutic outcomes. Conclusion Vortioxetine has been shown to be effective for patients with depression and symptoms such as anhedonia, emotional blunting, anxiety, and cognitive dysfunction. Tailoring treatment plans to individual needs and personalizing treatment choices based on the specific symptoms presented by depressed patients improve treatment outcomes.

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