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Managing specific interactions with smoking

31 October 2023When individuals taking certain medicines stop, start or re-start smoking, monitoring and dose changes may be needed.

Specific medicine switches for solid dose and liquid formulations

13 September 2023Certain medicines require additional monitoring and dose adjustments when switching between solid dose and liquid formulations.

SSRIs to other antidepressants: switching in adults

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

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.

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.

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.

What is serotonin syndrome and which medicines cause it?

22 May 2020This Medicines Q&A outlines the causes and symptoms of serotonin syndrome and provides examples of medicines with the potential to cause serotonin syndrome.  

What is the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding associated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?

17 October 2019Observational study results have indicated that there is an association between the use of SSRIs and upper GI bleeds, with a number needed to harm…