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21 October 2020
Safety in Lactation: Antidepressants
Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. Monamine-oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) Due to the… Agomelatine Amitriptyline Citalopram Clomipramine Dosulepin Doxepin Duloxetine Escitalopram Fluoxetine Flupentixol Flupentixol decanoate Imipramine Isocarboxazid Lofepramine Mental health and illness Mianserin Mirtazapine Moclobemide Nortriptyline Obstetrics and gynaecology Paediatrics and neonates Paroxetine Phenelzine Reboxetine Safety in Breastfeeding Sertraline St. John's wort Tranylcypromine Trazodone Trimipramine Tryptophan Venlafaxine Vortioxetine
22 May 2020
What is serotonin syndrome and which medicines cause it?
This Medicines Q&A outlines the causes and symptoms of serotonin syndrome and provides examples of medicines with the potential to cause serotonin syndrome. Adverse effects Almotriptan Amitriptyline Bupropion Buspirone Carbamazepine Chlorphenamine Citalopram Clomipramine Community Health Services Dextromethorphan Dosulepin Doxepin Duloxetine Eletriptan Ergotamine Escitalopram Fentanyl Fluoxetine Fluvoxamine Frovatriptan Granisetron Imipramine Interactions Isocarboxazid Levodopa Linezolid Lithium Lofepramine Mental Health Mental health and illness Methadone Methylthioninium chloride Metoclopramide Mirtazapine Moclobemide Naratriptan Nortriptyline Ondansetron Oxitriptan Oxycodone Paroxetine Pentazocine Pethidine Phenelzine Procarbazine Rasagiline Rizatriptan Selegiline Sertraline St. John's wort Sumatriptan Tapentadol Tramadol Tranylcypromine Trazodone Trimipramine Tryptophan Venlafaxine Zolmitriptan
26 November 2019
What evidence is available for the use of antidepressants for the management of menopausal hot flushes?
This is one of two UKMi Medicines Q&As addressing the management of menopausal hot flushes (vasomotor symptoms) with non-hormonal drug therapy. Citalopram Duloxetine Escitalopram Fluoxetine Mirtazapine Moclobemide Obstetrics and gynaecology Paroxetine Sertraline Venlafaxine
21 October 2019
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.… Agomelatine Amitriptyline Citalopram Clomipramine Dosulepin Doxepin Duloxetine Escitalopram Fluoxetine Fluvoxamine Imipramine Interactions Lofepramine Mental health and illness Mirtazapine Nortriptyline Paroxetine Reboxetine Sertraline Switching Trimipramine Venlafaxine Vortioxetine
17 October 2019
What is the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding associated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
Observational study results have indicated that there is an association between the use of SSRIs and upper GI bleeds, with a number needed to harm… Citalopram Fluoxetine Fluvoxamine Mental health and illness Paroxetine Sertraline Venlafaxine
24 September 2019
Is there a lactose-free antidepressant?
This Medicine Q&A lists currently available lactose-free antidepressant preparations. There is a lactose-free preparation available for all antidepressants except for clomipramine, doxepin, isocarboxazid, moclobemide, nortriptyline… Agomelatine Amitriptyline Citalopram Dosulepin Duloxetine Escitalopram Excipients Fluoxetine Fluvoxamine Imipramine Lactose Lofepramine Mental Health Mental health and illness Mianserin Mirtazapine Nortriptyline Paroxetine Phenelzine Reboxetine Sertraline Tranylcypromine Trazodone Trimipramine Venlafaxine Vortioxetine
10 June 2019
If antidepressant-induced hyponatraemia has been diagnosed, how should the depression be treated?
This Medicines Q&A evaluates the evidence available on the management of depression in patients with antidepressant-induced hyponatraemia. Summary Most antidepressants are associated with hyponatraemia, with… Agomelatine Amitriptyline Citalopram Clomipramine Demeclocycline Dosulepin Doxepin Escitalopram Fludrocortisone Fluoxetine Fluvoxamine Imipramine Isocarboxazid Lofepramine Mental health and illness Mianserin Mirtazapine Moclobemide Nortriptyline Nutritional and metabolic disorders Paroxetine Phenelzine Reboxetine Sertraline Tolvaptan Trazodone Trimipramine Venlafaxine Vortioxetine
27 March 2019
Triptans and SSRI or SNRI antidepressants – is there an interaction?
The likelihood of an interaction between triptans and SSRIs/SNRIs resulting in serotonin syndrome is considered in this updated Medicines Q&A. Almotriptan Citalopram Duloxetine Eletriptan Escitalopram Fluoxetine Fluvoxamine Frovatriptan Mental Health Mental health and illness Naratriptan Neurological disorders Paroxetine Rizatriptan Sertraline Sumatriptan Venlafaxine Zolmitriptan
15 February 2019
Tamoxifen and SSRI or SNRI antidepressants – is there an interaction?
This updated Medicines Q&A reviews the evidence for an interaction between tamoxifen and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)/serotonin noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) resulting in reduced… Cancers Citalopram Duloxetine Escitalopram Fluoxetine Fluvoxamine Interactions Mental Health Mental health and illness Sertraline Tamoxifen Venlafaxine
29 January 2019
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… Agomelatine Amitriptyline Citalopram Clomipramine Dosulepin Doxepin Duloxetine Escitalopram Fluoxetine Flupentixol decanoate Flupentixol dihydrochloride Fluvoxamine Imipramine Isocarboxazid Lofepramine Mental Health Mianserin Mirtazapine Moclobemide Neurological disorders Nortriptyline Paroxetine Phenelzine Reboxetine Sertraline Trazodone Trimipramine VenlafaxineMedicine Compliance Aid Stability
ProzacEli Lilly and Co Ltd
Eli Lilly and Co Ltd
Prozac
Capules 20mg
A2 · Amber 2No stability data is available, the manufacturer does not, or cannot recommend use in CAs but there are no theoretical concerns with the product.
No special precautions for storage
No special precautions for storage
1 October 2015
genericAccord Healthcare Ltd
Accord Healthcare Ltd
generic
Capsules 20mg
A2 · Amber 2No stability data is available, the manufacturer does not, or cannot recommend use in CAs but there are no theoretical concerns with the product.
Protect from moisture
Airtight container
26 October 2015
genericAmdipharm Mercury Co Ltd
Amdipharm Mercury Co Ltd
generic
Tablets dispersible 20mg
A3 · Amber 3No stability data is available. There are theoretical concerns with use in CAs, which may be mitigated by risk minimisation.
Protect from moisture
Protect from moisture. Max 7 days in MCA.
26 October 2015
Lactation Safety Information
Paroxetine, Sertraline
Significant published evidence of safety in breastfeeding
Moderate to significant amounts in breast milk
Very long half-life greatly increases risk of accumulation in breastfed infants
Case reports of possible adverse reactions reported include colic, decreased sleep, vomiting, hyperactivity and serotonin syndrome
Monitor infant for colic, drowsiness, poor feeding and restlessness
16 September 2019