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Planning and agreeing an antidepressant switching strategy

17 September 2024Guidance on planning and implementing the antidepressant switch after the need and choice of antidepressant have been decided.

Continuing management of the ADHD medicines shortage

15 July 2024Support for the system in continuing to manage supply disruption of medicines used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

SSRI suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties

8 July 2024A range of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) formulations are suitable for adults with swallowing difficulties.

Tricyclics to other antidepressants: switching in adults

31 May 2024Suggested methods for switching safely between tricyclics or to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.

SNRIs to other antidepressants: switching in adults

31 May 2024Suggested methods for switching safely between SNRIs or to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.

Moclobemide to other antidepressants: switching in adults

31 May 2024Suggested methods for switching safely from moclobemide to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.

Mirtazapine to other antidepressants: switching in adults

31 May 2024Suggested methods for switching safely from mirtazapine to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.

Trazodone to other antidepressants: switching in adults

31 May 2024Suggested methods for switching safely from trazodone to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.

MAOI to other antidepressants: switching in adults

31 May 2024Switching between or from a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) is a complex switch and requires support from a specialist. General principles are described.

Vortioxetine to other antidepressants: switching in adults

31 May 2024Suggested methods for switching safely from vortioxetine to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.