Quetiapine in Postpartum Depression

The Effect of the Atypical Antipsychotic Quetiapine in the Treatment of Postpartum Depressive Disorder With Psychotic Symptoms

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of quetiapine in female patients with postpartum depressive disorder with psychotic symptoms

Inclusion Criteria:

• Provision of signed informed consent.
• Female patients with severe postpartum depressive disorders with psychotic symptoms and a minimum HAM-D cut off score of 20 points

Exclusion Criteria:

• Woman with pre-existing psychotic disorder
• Patients with alcohol or substance abuse or dependence
• Patients who pose an imminent risk of suicide or danger to self or others