Effect of raloxifene (a Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM)) as coadjuvant to antidepressant treatment: a case report

Actas Esp Psiquiatr. 2011 Sep-Oct;39(5):334-6. Epub 2011 Sep 1.

Abstract

We report a case of a woman with a depressive disorder with partial response to antidepressant treatment. Raloxifene, a Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM) was added to the treatment, the patient achieving complete remission of her depressive symptoms. The interest of our case lies in the fact that it exemplifies the relationship between depressive disorders and hormonal changes during menopause. Furthermore, raloxifene may become a novel therapeutic option in some postmenopausal women who do not respond or only partially respond to SSRIs, especially in those with a history of depressive disorders related to menopause.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antidepressive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Depressive Disorder / drug therapy*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Raloxifene Hydrochloride / therapeutic use*
  • Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Antidepressive Agents
  • Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators
  • Raloxifene Hydrochloride