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Supporting people with mental health conditions in primary care
19 September 2023
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Speakers shared experiences of supporting people living with mental health conditions to show that you don’t have to be an expert to make a contribution
Treating opioid dependence during breastfeeding
1 August 2023
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Methadone is the preferred choice of treatment for opioid dependence during breastfeeding. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.
Clozapine use in adults with swallowing difficulties
31 May 2023
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Guidance on clozapine administration including crushing tablets, importance of not missing doses and practical considerations regarding switching formulations
MAOI to other antidepressants: switching in adults
17 February 2023
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Switching between or from a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) is a complex switch and requires support from a specialist. General principles are described.
Moclobemide to other antidepressants: switching in adults
17 February 2023
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Suggested methods for switching safely from moclobemide to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.
Trazodone to other antidepressants: switching in adults
17 February 2023
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Suggested methods for switching safely from trazodone to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.
Vortioxetine to other antidepressants: switching in adults
17 February 2023
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Suggested methods for switching safely from vortioxetine to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.
SNRIs to other antidepressants: switching in adults
17 February 2023
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Suggested methods for switching safely between SNRIs or to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.
Agomelatine to other antidepressants: switching in adults
17 February 2023
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Suggested methods for switching safely from agomelatine to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.
Mirtazapine to other antidepressants: switching in adults
17 February 2023
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Suggested methods for switching safely from mirtazapine to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.
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