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SSRI suggestions for adults with swallowing difficulties

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

Choosing an antidepressant for people with coronary heart disease

29 April 2025Sertraline is the first-line option in people with coronary heart disease. Alternatives include fluoxetine, paroxetine and mirtazapine.

Oral benzodiazepines and choosing equivalent doses

2 July 2025Equivalent doses of oral benzodiazepines to diazepam are not exact. Consider these factors before switching.

Using antipsychotics during breastfeeding

14 July 2025Quetiapine is the preferred second-generation, and haloperidol the preferred first-generation antipsychotic when breastfeeding full term, healthy infants.