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. 2006 Dec;1(4):403–414. doi: 10.2147/ciia.2006.1.4.403

Table 3.

Factors leading to an inadequate trial of oral pharmacotherapy

Medication issues Clinician issues Patient issues
Published efficacy rates Inadequate administration instructions Unrealistic expectations
Special populations reflect variable responses (difficult-to-treat subgroups) Inappropriate dosing Lack of persistence
Side-effects Misdiagnosis
Lack of follow up
Fear
Unaddressed psychological issues
Partner issues