Mental health and illness
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Switching strategies for antidepressants
22 May 2024The choice of antidepressant switching strategy depends on the person and antidepressant. We describe the current strategies and their application.
Treating bipolar disorder during breastfeeding
3 April 2024Lithium and valproate can be used during breastfeeding, after consideration of some specific issues. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants.
Using benzodiazepines during breastfeeding
15 February 2024Lorazepam and oxazepam are the preferred benzodiazepines during breast feeding, if clinically appropriate. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.
Mental health medicines: resources to support answering questions
9 January 2024Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information on psychotropic and other medicines used in psychiatry
Using tricyclic antidepressants during breastfeeding
17 November 2023Imipramine and nortriptyline are the tricyclic antidepressants of choice. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.
Using SSRI antidepressants during breastfeeding
17 November 2023Paroxetine and sertraline are the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) of choice. Recommendations apply to full term and healthy infants only.
Using certain antidepressants during breastfeeding
17 November 2023Duloxetine, mirtazapine, trazodone or venlafaxine can be used with caution but other options are preferred. Recommendations apply to full term, healthy infants.
Treating opioid dependence during breastfeeding
1 August 2023Methadone 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
12 June 2023Guidance on clozapine administration including crushing tablets, importance of not missing doses and practical considerations regarding switching formulations
Establishing if a person needs to switch their antidepressant
28 March 2023Prior response, side-effects, new contraindications, and current depression symptoms may require switching antidepressants. When it is, establish shared goals.