Dawaa Reference

Clinical reference

Retirement Problem

Treatment options, dosing, cautions and Egyptian brands from the shipped Dawaa Reference card.

Evidence status

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Sources3 sources

Acute Stress Disorder - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560815/ · ICPC-3 (WONCA International Classification of Primary Care, 3rd edition) - condition scope only, no dose · No dose - no medicine is given for this in primary care

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  • No dose - no medicine is given for this in primary care

Verified date2026-08

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NO DRUG THERAPY IN PRIMARY CARE (ASSESSMENT & ADVICE)

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Adult dose and duration

Difficulty adjusting to the loss of a work role and routine after retirement; managed with supportive discussion and encouragement toward new activity or social engagement rather than medication, unless a clinical mood disorder develops. - Assessment and advice

Paediatric dose

Adult-only condition - paediatric section not applicable

Dose source

No dose - no medicine is given for this in primary care

Why

Difficulty adjusting to the loss of a work role and routine after retirement; managed with supportive discussion and encouragement toward new activity or social engagement rather than medication, unless a clinical mood disorder develops.

Cautions
  • No medicine is prescribed for this in primary care. The value of the consultation is recognition, explanation and follow-up, and referral if the red flags above appear.
  • RED FLAG - Persistent low mood, social withdrawal, or loss of function suggesting a depressive disorder.

Prices are indicative (dataset snapshot 2026-06); verify with the pharmacy.