Articles on antidepressants in children from NPS RADARArticles on antidepressants in children from NPS RADAR

Title Content Type Date Description
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) for major depressive disorder Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Review 2008-08-01 00:00:00 Duloxetine is a serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) antidepressant, in the same class as venlafaxine. It provides another treatment option, but does not offer any particular advantages over existing therapies.
Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors in child and adolescent depression Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Review 2005-04-01 00:00:00 Reviews evidence-based guidelines for use of SSRI antidepressants in children and adolescents and warns of increased risk of suicidality.

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Date published: 2009-10-28 00:00:00

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