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.
Antidepressants
Incidence of Extrapyramidal Symptoms Higher With Certain Antidepressants
The use of certain antidepressants may put patients at increased risk for extrapyramidal symptoms.
Treating Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women Taking Antidepressants
Flibanserin can be safely added to a stable SSRI or SNRI regimen to treat hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
Antidepressant Effectiveness for Depression in Schizophrenia
Antidepressants may effectively treat depression in patients with comorbid schizophrenia.
Antidepressant Effectiveness, Tolerability of Minocycline vs Placebo
Minocycline has a large antidepressant effect and good tolerability compared with placebo.
Perceived Risk of Driving Impairment Linked to Some Prescription Drugs
Not all prescription drugs have driving impairment warnings.
Psychosocial Intervention Improves Early Adherence to Antidepressants
Early adherence is an especially problematic, significant and modifiable barrier to quality care for depression.
Is Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy Tied to Psychiatric Disorders in Offspring?
Antidepressant use during pregnancy may be linked to psychiatric disorders in offspring.
Treatment Recommendations, Updates for Major Depressive Disorder
Michael Thase, MD, discusses therapy options as well as side effect management for individuals with major depressive disorder.
Depression Augmentation Therapy Requires Clinical Judgment With Limited Evidence
Clinicians prescribing antidepressants may need to consider augmenting their therapy with another agent.
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