COMBINATION THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION
Provided are methods for treating depression and depression-related conditions by combining administration of pharmacologic agents and neuromodulation induced by transcranial electrical stimulation.
1 .- 30 . (canceled)
31 . A method of treatment comprising administering to a patient with treatment resistant depression as part of a treatment regimen:
(a) trans-cranial electrical stimulation (tCES) and
(b) a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
32 . The method of claim 31 , wherein the SSRI comprises fluoxetine.
33 . The method of claim 31 , wherein the SSRI comprises citalopram.
34 . The method of claim 31 , wherein the SSRI comprises escitalopram.
35 . The method of claim 31 , wherein the SSRI comprises paroxetine.
36 . The method of claim 31 , wherein the SSRI comprises sertraline.
37 . The method of claim 31 , wherein the SSRI comprises dapoxetine.
38 . The method of claim 31 , wherein the SSRI comprises fluvoxamine.
39 . The method of claim 31 , wherein the SSRI comprises vortioxetine.
40 . The method of claim 31 , wherein the treatment resistant depression comprises inadequate clinical response to at least two antidepressants administered separately.