Mental health and illness
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SNRIs to other antidepressants: switching in adults
17 February 2023Suggested 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 2023Suggested 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 2023Suggested methods for switching safely from mirtazapine to other antidepressants. Switches requiring additional specialist support are highlighted.
Considerations when choosing an alternative antidepressant
17 February 2023Consider the risks associated with switching an antidepressant for depression, the patient's individual circumstances and when to seek specialist advice.
Monitoring a person during and after antidepressant switching
17 February 2023Review people at appropriate time points; advise on what to expect and report; and beware of the possibility of withdrawal symptoms and serotonin syndrome.
Establishing if a person needs to switch their antidepressant
17 February 2023Prior response, side-effects, new contraindications, and current depression symptoms may require switching antidepressants. When it is, establish shared goals.
Planning and agreeing an antidepressant switching strategy
17 February 2023Guidance on planning and implementing the antidepressant switch after the need and choice of antidepressant have been decided.
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.
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.
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