Safety in Lactation: Antidepressants

How do you switch between tricyclic, SSRI and related antidepressants?

This updated Medicines Q&A provides advice on the risks and suggested strategies for switching between tricyclic (TCA), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) and related antidepressants.…

If antidepressant-induced hyponatraemia has been diagnosed, how should the depression be treated?

What is the most appropriate antidepressant to use in people with epilepsy?

NICE recommend that non-pharmacological interventions such as CBT should be considered in people presenting with depression, in addition to the use of antidepressants. With respect…

What is the antidepressant of choice in coronary heart disease (CHD)?

This updated Q&A describes the limited data on antidepressant use in patients with coronary heart disease.

Can tricyclic antidepressants cause tinnitus?

This Medicines Q&A evaluates the limited published evidence available on whether tricyclic antidepressants can cause tinnitus.

What is serotonin syndrome and which medicines cause it?

This Medicines Q&A outlines the causes and symptoms of serotonin syndrome and lists examples of medicines with the potential to cause serotonin syndrome