MAGNESIUM & SSRI VS SSRI ALONE AMONG PATIENTS OF MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER

MAGNESIUM & SSRI VS SSRI ALONE AMONG PATIENTS OF MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER

Role of Magnesium in Depressive Disorder

Because of the significant role that magnesium serves in mood regulation, the goal of this study is to evaluate the impact of starting the therapy of major depressive disorder with a combination of SSRI and Mg, as well as SSRI alone.

Inclusion Criteria:

All patients of above 18 years diagnosed with DSM who had MDD and receiving SSRI alone and SSRI plus magnesium.

Exclusion Criteria:

Individuals who recently underwent treatment with electroconvulsive therapy, have a history of epilepsy or other severe neurological problems, have experienced a head injury, are cognitively impaired, and have comorbid conditions such as liver, renal, cardiovascular, neurological, or endocrine, or respiratory problems, or are pregnant or nursing mothers