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Theoretical considerations and perspectives on the onset of action of moclobemide

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The aim of this paper is to focus on methodological problems related to clinical studies on the onset of action of antidepressants, especially moclobemide. The methodological discussion proposed focuses on:

  • -global efficacy as a function of time;

  • -proposals for a specific approach to the study of the onset of action;

  • -quality of the response and onset of action;

  • -the dimensional level and the onset of action.

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Gachoud, J.P., Mikkelsen, H., Ammar, S. et al. Theoretical considerations and perspectives on the onset of action of moclobemide. Psychopharmacology 106 (Suppl 1), S96–S97 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02246247

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