Treatment-resistant depression: when antidepressant drug intolerance may indicate food intolerance |
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| Authors: | Parker Gordon Watkins Tim |
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| Institution: | School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. g.parker@unsw.edu.au |
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| Abstract: | OBJECTIVE: To describe a patient with food intolerance probably contributing to depressive symptoms, intolerance to psychotropic medication and treatment resistance. METHOD: The case vignette and investigatory procedures are detailed. RESULTS: The patient's course improved considerably with an elimination diet. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of food intolerance as a contributing factor to depressive disorders requires clarification. Clinicians should be aware of the possible syndrome and that it may be worsened by psychotropic medication. |
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