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Antidepressants with a lower half-life, such as paroxetine, duloxetine, and venlafaxine, have been implicated in higher incidences of withdrawal symptoms and more severe withdrawal symptoms. [25] With SSRIs, duration of treatment does not appear associated with the severity of withdrawal symptoms. [24]
Antidepressants are recommended as an alternative or additional first step to self-help programs in the treatment of bulimia nervosa. [37] SSRIs (fluoxetine in particular) are preferred over other anti-depressants due to their acceptability, tolerability, and superior reduction of symptoms in short-term trials.
SSRIs are modern antidepressants often used as a first-line treatment for major depressive disorder. Common SSRIs include Prozac (fluoxetine), Zoloft (sertraline) and Lexapro (escitalopram ...
Sertraline, sold under the brand name Zoloft among others, is an antidepressant medication of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class [10] used to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. [11]
The following antidepressants are available both with a prescription and over-the-counter: Ademetionine [ S -Adenosyl- L -methionine (SAMe)] (Heptral, Transmetil, Samyl) – cofactor in monoamine neurotransmitter biosynthesis
[60] Sparfloxacin: 2001 US QT prolongation and phototoxicity. [2] Sulfacarbamide: 1988 Germany Dermatologic, hematologic and hepatic reactions. [3] Sulfamethoxydiazine: 1988 Germany Unknown. [3] Sulfamethoxypyridazine: 1986 UK Dermatologic and hematologic reactions. [3] Suloctidil: 1985 Germany, France, Spain Hepatotoxicity. [3] Suprofen: 1986 ...
Research regarding late-life depression often focuses on late-onset depression, which is defined as a major depressive episode occurring for the first time in an older person (various sources define this threshold differently, typically within the range of 60–65 years old). [1] [2]
Drug withdrawal, drug withdrawal syndrome, or substance withdrawal syndrome [1] is the group of symptoms that occur upon the abrupt discontinuation or decrease in the intake of pharmaceutical or recreational drugs. In order for the symptoms of withdrawal to occur, one must have first developed a form of drug dependence.