Review 1 week after starting or increasing an antidepressant, for suicidality
1 week after starting the antidepressant medication
tests per year, UK, 1 week after starting or increasing the dose, then no later than 4 weeks after the start
“review them 1 week after starting the antidepressant medication or increasing the dose for suicidality”
NICE NG222 Depression in adults, recommendations, 2026-11-06
- Kind of source
- Clinical guideline
- Read on
- 2026-11-06
- Daily check
- Quote found at the source on 2026-11-06
- What to know
- Applies to people assessed as at risk of suicide when starting an antidepressant; the review leaves a clinical note.
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