Withdrawal Symptoms Following SNRI Discontinuation Investigated
Results showed that discontinuation of any SNRI was associated with withdrawal symptoms, with the highest prevalence linked to venlafaxine and desvenlafaxine.
Results showed that discontinuation of any SNRI was associated with withdrawal symptoms, with the highest prevalence linked to venlafaxine and desvenlafaxine.
The use of certain antidepressants may put patients at increased risk for extrapyramidal symptoms.
Flibanserin can be safely added to a stable SSRI or SNRI regimen to treat hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
Antidepressants may effectively treat depression in patients with comorbid schizophrenia.
Minocycline has a large antidepressant effect and good tolerability compared with placebo.
Not all prescription drugs have driving impairment warnings.
Early adherence is an especially problematic, significant and modifiable barrier to quality care for depression.
Antidepressant use during pregnancy may be linked to psychiatric disorders in offspring.
Michael Thase, MD, discusses therapy options as well as side effect management for individuals with major depressive disorder.
Clinicians prescribing antidepressants may need to consider augmenting their therapy with another agent.