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The sertraline dosages necessary for the effective treatment of OCD are higher than the usual dosage for depression. [51] The onset of action is also slower for OCD than for depression. The treatment recommendation is to start treatment with half of the maximal recommended dose for at least two months.
The advantage of being 5-HT 2C antagonist is that it has a stimulatory effect and many patients have experienced an increase in energy, concentration and focus and a decrease in fatigue from the very first dose. The stimulant activity of 5-HT 2C antagonist can however, be a disadvantage for patients with agitation, insomnia and anxiety. Another ...
Zoloft – an antidepressant of the SSRI class; Zonegran (zonisamide) – an anticonvulsant used to treat other seizures; Zulresso (brexanolone) – a GABA modulator antidepressant; Zyban (bupropion) – same active ingredient as Wellbutrin, but marketed as a smoking cessation aid
One of the safer techniques simply reduces your current dosage to a complete stop, then waits for it to clear your body before starting the new antidepressant. You may need to use this technique ...
The recommended maximum daily dose of citalopram and escitalopram was reduced due to concerns with QT prolongation. [93] [94] [95] In overdose, fluoxetine has been reported to cause sinus tachycardia, myocardial infarction, junctional rhythms, and trigeminy.
The UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)'s 2022 guidelines indicate that antidepressants should not be routinely used for the initial treatment of mild depression, "unless that is the person's preference". [29] The guidelines recommended that antidepressant treatment be considered:
Serotonin. A serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SRI) is a type of drug which acts as a reuptake inhibitor of the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, or 5-HT) by blocking the action of the serotonin transporter (SERT).
A new study compares the benefits and risks of taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, including risks of dementia, addiction, heart disease, and gastrointestinal problems, among others.
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