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Using antidepressants for depression in people with epilepsy

14 May 2021Antidepressant use requires special consideration in people with epilepsy. Treating depression in stable epilepsy is covered.

SSRI suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties

1 July 2021A range of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) formulations are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.

Choosing an antidepressant for people with coronary heart disease

2 July 2021Making a suitable choice of antidepressant in CHD needs to include considerations of both the patient and the characteristics of the medicines.

Depression: treatment during pregnancy

6 January 2022Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of depression in pregnancy

Choosing equivalent doses of oral benzodiazepines

25 January 2022Approximate equivalent doses of oral benzodiazepines to diazepam. Doses are not exact because of differences between the medicines.

Managing constipation in people taking clozapine

14 October 2022Constipation in people taking clozapine can be fatal. Guidance on preventing and managing constipation in these individuals is described.

Using SSRI antidepressants during breastfeeding

13 January 2023Paroxetine and sertraline are the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) of choice. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.

Using tricyclic antidepressants during breastfeeding

31 January 2023Imipramine and nortriptyline are the tricyclic antidepressants of choice. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.

Mental health medicines: resources to support answering questions

3 February 2023Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information on psychotropic and other medicines used in psychiatry

Tricyclics to other antidepressants: switching in adults

17 February 2023Suggested methods for switching safely between tricyclics or to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.