[Iatrogenic depression in the aged (author's transl)].

The increasing number of depressions, especially in old patients, is alarming. Partly these depressions, however, are avoidable since they are of iatrogenic origin. By the example of hormones, antihypertensives, antihistaminics, antirheumatics and even the psychotropic drugs themselves the attention of physicians shall be called to substances which are a potential danger of depression.