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| Depression - primary care | Reviews the diagnosis and treatment of depression. Non-drug treatments are first-line in mild-moderate cases, but also important for more severe cases | Professional publication - Prescribing Practice Review | Health Professionals | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Depression | Depression is second after hypertension among the chronic problems most frequently seen by Australian GPs. We review the latest evidence and guidance. | Professional publication - NPS News | Health Professionals | 2012-04-02 00:00:00 |
| Venlafaxine — Independent medicine & health information | Read about the antidepressant venlafaxine (Efexor), including benefits, side effects & interactions with other medicines. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Trimipramine — Independent medicine & health information | Learn about trimipramine (Surmontil), a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression symptoms. Read about its benefits, side effects & interactions. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Tranylcypromine — Independent medicine & health information | Tranylcypromine (Parnate) treats symptoms of depression. Read about tranylcypromine’s benefits, side effects & interactions. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Sertraline — Independent medicine & health information | Sertraline (Zoloft) is an antidepressant that increases serotonin levels. Read about sertraline’s side effects, interactions & effectiveness for symptoms of depression. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Reboxetine — Independent medicine & health information | Read about the antidepressant reboxetine (Edronax) including how it works, its effectiveness, side effects & interactions with other medicines | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Phenelzine — Independent medicine & health information | Phenelzine (Nardil) treats the symptoms of depression Read about the antidepressant phenelzine’s benefits, side effects and interactions. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Paroxetine — Independent medicine & health information | Paroxetine (Aropax, Paxtine) is used to treat symptoms of depression & anxiety in adults. Learn about paroxetine’s benefits, side effects and interactions. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Nortriptyline — Independent medicine & health information | Read about the antidepressant Nortriptyline (Allegron), how it works to treat depression, its side effects & its interactions with other medicines. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Moclobemide — Independent medicine & health information | The antidepressant moclobemide (Aurorix, Amira), treats symptoms of depression. Read about its benefits, side effects and interactions. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Mirtazapine — Independent medicine & health information | Read about the antidepressant mirtazapine, found in brands such as Avanza & Axit, including its benefits, side effects & interactions. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Mianserin — Independent medicine & health information | Mianserin (Lumin, Tolvon) is an antidepressant used to treat depression symptoms. Read about mianserin, including its side effects & interactions | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Imipramine — Independent medicine & health information | Read about the tricyclic antidepressant imipramine (Tofranil, Tolerad), how effective is it, & what are the side effects & interactions | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Fluvoxamine — Independent medicine & health information | Fluvoxamine (e.g. Luvox) is an SSRI antidepressant that increases serotonin levels. How effective is it for symptoms of depression, and what are its side effects and interactions? | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Fluoxetine — Independent medicine & health information | Fluoxetine (e.g. Prozac, Loran) is an antidepressant that increases serotonin levels. Read more fluoxetine’s side effects, interactions & effectiveness for symptoms of depression. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Escitalopram — Independent medicine & health information | Escitalopram (e.g. Lexapro, Lexam), is an antidepressant that increases serotonin levels. Read more escitalopram’s side effects, interactions & effectiveness for symptoms of depression. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Duloxetine — Independent medicine & health information | Duloxetine (Cymbalta) is used to treat symptoms of depression. Learn about duloxetine’s side effects & interactions with other medicines. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Doxepin — Independent medicine & health information | Doxepin (Deptran, Sinequan) is a tricyclic antidepressant that treats symptoms of depression. How effective is it, and what are the side effects and interactions? | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Dothiepin — Independent medicine & health information | Dothiepin (Dothep, Prothiaden) is a tricyclic antidepressant. How effective is dothiepin for symptoms of depression, and what are its side effects and interactions? | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Clomipramine — Independent medicine & health information | Clomipramine (e.g. Anafranil, Placil) is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) that treats depression symptoms. What are clomipramine’s side effects and interactions, and how effective is it? | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Desvenlafaxine — Independent medicine & health information | Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) treats the symptoms of depression and increases serotonin levels. What are desvenlafaxine’s side effects and interactions and how effective is it? | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Citalopram — Independent medicine & health information | Citalopram, found in brands such as Celica & Cipramil, is used to treat depression in adults. Read more about citalopram, including known side effects. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Amitriptyline — Independent medicine & health information | Read about the tricyclic antidepressant amitriptyline (Endep), side effects, interactions, how effective it is for depression symptoms. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Agomelatine — Independent medicine & health information | Agomelatine (Valdoxan) is an antidepressant that acts on melatonin receptors. Read about agomelatine, including side effects & interactions. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Antidepressants, pregnancy and breastfeeding — Independent medicine & health information | To weigh up the benefits and risks of taking antidepressant while pregnant or breastfeeding, you need individualised advice. Talk to your doctor or call one of these information lines. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Antidepressants & driving — Independent medicine & health information | Driving & antidepressants may not go well together, as antidepressants can cause drowsiness & dizziness. Learn about antidepressants & driving here. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Comparing side effects of antidepressants — Independent medicine & health information | Find out about the common side effects of different antidepressants, including SSRIs. Common side effects include insomnia, sexual side effects, gastrointestinal upsets & sedation. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Starting, switching & stopping antidepressants — Independent medicine & health information | Read about what to expect when you start an antidepressant, reasons to change antidepressants and tips for doing it safely, how long to take it, and why reduce the dose before you stop | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| The different types of antidepressants — Independent medicine & health information | Find out about the groups of antidepressants (medicines for depression treatment), such as SSRIs, SNRIs and TCAs. Follow links to find detailed information about each antidepressant. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Depression — Independent medicine & health information | What is depression? Read about depression & how symptoms of depression can be treated by different methods, including antidepressants & psychotherapy. | Topic overview | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Tips for keeping depression away — Independent medicine & health information | Read about life after depression & tips to stay well, including how CBT can help to keep depression away, & signs that may mean depression is returning. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Other types of antidepressant — Independent medicine & health information | Find out what type of antidepressant agomelatine (Valdoxan), moclobemide (Aurorix), mianserin (Tolvon) and mirtazapine (Avanza) are. Follow links to side effects and interaction information. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| MAOIs — Independent medicine & health information | Learn about the monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressants, side effects, interactions & who needs to take extra care with MAOIs, such as those with cardiovascular disease or bipolar disorder. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) — Independent medicine & health information | Tricyclic antidepressants may be useful if other antidepressants haven’t worked for you. Read about TCAs, side effects & suitability for older people. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) — Independent medicine & health information | Serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are antidepressants (e.g. Pristiq, Cymbalta, Efexor-XR). Read who should take extra care with these antidepressants. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| SSRIs — Independent medicine & health information | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are antidepressants that treat depression by increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain. Read about SSRIs, including their side effects. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Antidepressants A–Z — Independent medicine & health information | An A–Z of the different types of antidepressants & how they work, including SSRIs, MAOIs & tricyclic antidepressants. Find side effects and interactions and more. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Antidepressants & suicide risk Independent medicine & health information | Suicidal thoughts are a symptom of depression, so it’s hard to determine whether antidepressants increase the risk of suicide or not. Read more here. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Serotonin syndrome — Independent medicine & health information | Serotonin syndrome is a serious reaction to high levels of serotonin in the brain. It can be fatal, so it is important to know which antidepressants & medicines should not mix. Learn more here. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Side effects of antidepressants — Independent medicine & health information | Side effects of antidepressants can include sexual side effects, such as erectile dysfunction & losing your sex drive. Read about how to manage these & other side effects. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Antidepressants | Antidepressants are medicines used to treat depression. Read 10 things you need to know about antidepressants, their effectiveness, how they work & side effects | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Treatment for depression | Learn about treatments for depression, including antidepressants, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), ECT, lifestyle changes, complementary medicines & questions to ask your doctor. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Causes of depression | Depression is usually a result of several factors, such as chronic illness, family history of depression & stressful life events. Read about the possible causes of depression. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Depression in older people | Symptoms of depression in older people can be mistaken for a normal part of ageing. Learn about symptoms and treatments, including psychological therapies & antidepressants. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Teenagers & depression | Depression can affect teens as well as adults. Learn about the symptoms of teenage depression & treatments, such as cognitive behavioural therapy. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Postnatal depression — Independent medicine & health information | Feeling sad, anxious or unable to cope after childbirth could be postnatal depression. Learn about postnatal depression and the use of antidepressants during breastfeeding. | Web page | Consumers | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 73: Depression in primary care | Joe is a 71-year-old man who complains that he is ‘not feeling himself', his wife is concerned that he seems always fatigued | Professional activity - Case study | Health Professionals | 2012-04-01 00:00:00 |
| Medicines that affect blood glucose levels - Independent medicine & health information | View our tables of medicines that influence blood sugar (glucose) levels here. Some medicines can interact with your diabetes medicines, be aware of the adverse affects & know the active ingredients. | Web page | Consumers,Others,Research & Evaluation community | 2011-11-14 00:00:00 |
| Medicines that affect blood glucose levels - Independent medicine & health information | View our tables of medicines that influence blood sugar (glucose) levels here. Some medicines can interact with your diabetes medicine insulin, be aware of the adverse affects and know the active ingredients. | Web page | Consumers,Others,Research & Evaluation community | 2011-12-06 00:00:00 |
| NPS News 35 (INSERT): Choosing antidepressant drugs | Table of antidepressants for special patient groups including suicidal patients, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, the elderly, and those with cardiovascular disease or anxiety | Professional publication - NPS News | Health Professionals | 2004-08-01 00:00:00 |
| What you need to know to complete the Management of Depression self-audit | Clinical audit used to assist pharmacists to review prescribed doses of antidepressants and to identify counselling points for patients prescribed these medicines. | Professional activity - Pharmacy Practice Review | Health Professionals | 2008-04-26 00:00:00 |
| Quality use of antidepressants self-audit | Clinical audit used to assist pharmacists to review prescribed doses of antidepressants and to identify counselling points for patients prescribed these medicines. | Professional activity - Pharmacy Practice Review | Health Professionals | 2008-04-26 00:00:00 |
| Case study 60: Report — Managing anxiety disorders | John is a 52-year-old accountant who presents to you complaining of lack of sleep and poor appetite. He also complains of trouble concentrating, decreased energy and has been feeling anxious for about 8 weeks now. | Professional activity - Case study report | Health Professionals | 2009-12-17 00:00:00 |
| Case study 60: Managing anxiety disorders | John is a 52-year-old accountant who presents to you complaining of lack of sleep and poor appetite. He has been feeling anxious for about 8 weeks. | Professional activity - Case study | Health Professionals | 2009-08-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study PH9 report: For pharmacists. Managing depression | Elderly patient commenced on paroxetine 5 weeks ago presents with agitation, insomnia and poor appetite. Says feels no better on paroxetine but denies suicidal ideation. | Professional activity - Case study report | Health Professionals | 2004-11-24 00:00:00 |
| Case study 5 report: New drugs | Patient with mild hypertension and mildly elevated cholesterol presents with insomnia and anxiety. Consider the appropriateness of a range of drug therapies for this patient. | Professional activity - Case study report | Health Professionals | 1999-12-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 3 report: Benzodiazepines | Patient requests something to help her stress. She reports various symptoms including feeling anxious, agitated and on edge. She finds it difficult to get to sleep. | Professional activity - Case study report | Health Professionals | 1999-10-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 39 report: Depression in primary care | Patient presents with symptoms including insomnia, tiredness, loss of appetite, and loss of interest in socialising. She has been taking St John's wort on a friend's recommendation. | Professional activity - Case study report | Health Professionals | 2006-01-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 33 report: Managing depression in general practice | Elderly patient commenced on paroxetine 5 weeks ago presents with agitation, insomnia and poor appetite. Says feels no better on paroxetine but denies suicidal ideation. | Professional activity - Case study report | Health Professionals | 2004-10-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 10 report: Depression | Middle-aged female patient presents with 2 month history of appetite loss, agitation and low mood. You diagnose major depression, schedule counselling and initiate antidepressant therapy. | Professional activity - Case study report | Health Professionals | 2008-05-03 00:00:00 |
| Case study PH9: For pharmacists. Managing depression | Elderly patient commenced on paroxetine 5 weeks ago presents with agitation, insomnia and poor appetite. Says feels no better on paroxetine but denies suicidal ideation. | Professional activity - Case study | Health Professionals | 2004-10-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 5: New drugs | Patient with mild hypertension and mildly elevated cholesterol presents with insomnia and anxiety. Consider the appropriateness of a range of drug therapies for this patient. | Professional activity - Case study | Health Professionals | 1999-12-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 3: Benzodiazepines | Patient requests something to help her stress. She reports various symptoms including feeling anxious, agitated and on edge. She finds it difficult to get to sleep. | Professional activity - Case study | Health Professionals | 1999-06-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 39: Depression in primary care | Patient presents with symptoms including insomnia, tiredness, loss of appetite, and loss of interest in socialising. She has been taking St John's wort on a friend's recommendation. | Professional activity - Case study | Health Professionals | 2005-10-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 33: Managing depression in general practice | Elderly patient commenced on paroxetine 5 weeks ago presents with agitation, insomnia and poor appetite. Says feels no better on paroxetine but denies suicidal ideation. | Professional activity - Case study | Health Professionals | 2004-10-01 00:00:00 |
| Case study 10: Depression | Middle-aged female patient presents with 2 month history of appetite loss, agitation and low mood. You diagnose major depression, schedule counselling and initiate antidepressant therapy. | Professional activity - Case study | Health Professionals | 2000-08-01 00:00:00 |
| Depression and antidepressants | An information leaflet answering important questions that patients may have on depression and the use of antidepressants. | Professional tool - Patient leaflet | Health Professionals,Consumers | 2005-10-01 00:00:00 |
| Treatments for anxiety disorders | Discusses general principles for managing anxiety disorders. Includes the role of psychological and drug therapies, with a focus on generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) and social anxiety disorder (or social phobia). | Professional publication - NPS News | Health Professionals | 2009-10-01 00:00:00 |
| Depression management in primary care | Discusses effectiveness of antidepressants in treatmenting depression, postnatal depression, Mental Health Care initiative and antidepressants in breastfeeding. | Professional publication - NPS News | Health Professionals | 2005-10-01 00:00:00 |
| Depression in children and adolescents | Reviews prescribing of antidepressants (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors -SSRIs) in children and adolescents, and the role of psychological and behavioural therapy | Professional publication - NPS News | Health Professionals | 2004-08-01 00:00:00 |
| Starting antidepressants | Advice to GPs on prescribing antidepressants, long-term management, adverse effects, St John's wort drug interactions, and suicide concerns. Case study on depression. | Professional publication - NPS News | Health Professionals | 2000-08-01 00:00:00 |
| NPS Prescribing Practice Review 27: Managing depression | Information on the diagnosis of depression along with advice on assessing suicide risk, the role of non-drug therapy, and the use of antidepressants. | Professional publication - Prescribing Practice Review | Health Professionals | 2004-09-09 00:00:00 |
| NPS Prescribing Practice Review 32: Managing depression in primary care | Information on the diagnosis of depression along with advice on assessing suicide risk, the role of non-drug therapy, and the use of antidepressants. | Professional publication - Prescribing Practice Review | Health Professionals | 2005-11-01 00:00:00 |
| NPS Prescribing Practice Review 32: Managing depression in primary care | Information on the diagnosis of depression along with advice on assessing suicide risk, the role of non-drug therapy, and the use of antidepressants. | Professional publication - Prescribing Practice Review | Health Professionals | 2005-11-01 00:00:00 |
| NPS Prescribing Practice Review 27: Managing depression | Information on the diagnosis of depression along with advice on assessing suicide risk, the role of non-drug therapy, and the use of antidepressants. | Professional publication - Prescribing Practice Review | Health Professionals | 2004-09-09 00:00:00 |
| NPS Prescribing Practice Review 10: Managing depression | Information on identifying patients with depression and the factors that influence drug selection (e.g. age, comorbidities, previous therapy, adverse effect profile) if antidepressants are required. | Professional publication - Prescribing Practice Review | Health Professionals | 2000-09-01 00:00:00 |
| Anxiety disorders | Contains information on the limited role of antidepressants for children and adolescents with anxiety. Up to 1 in 5 people presenting to primary care will have symptoms of an anxiety disorder at some point | Professional publication - Prescribing Practice Review | Health Professionals | 2009-11-01 00:00:00 |
| Articles on drugs for anxiety disorders from NPS RADAR | Get independent, evidence-based info on drugs for anxiety disorders. Written for doctors, pharmacists & other health professionals. | Topic overview | Health Professionals | 2009-10-28 00:00:00 |
| Articles on antidepressants in children from NPS RADAR | Get independent, accurate, evidence-based info on antidepressants in children. Written for doctors, pharmacists & other health professionals. | Topic overview | Health Professionals | 2009-10-28 00:00:00 |
| Articles on antidepressants from NPS RADAR | Get independent, evidence-based info on antidepressants. Written for doctors, pharmacists and other health professionals. | Topic overview | Health Professionals | 2009-10-28 00:00:00 |
| Identifying symptoms and treating anxiety | Up to one in five people presenting to GPs and pharmacists will experience symptoms of an anxiety disorder at some point during their life. | Media release | Others | 2009-11-02 19:00:00 |
| Duloxetine (Cymbalta) for major depression | Information for consumers about duloxetine (Cymbalta), a new antidepressant for major depression. | Consumer publication - Medicine Update | Consumers | 2008-08-01 00:00:00 |
| NPS RADAR reviews venlafaxine metabolite | There is no evidence that desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) is more effective, safer or better tolerated than its parent drug, venlafaxine, or other antidepressants, NPS advises in the latest edition of NPS RADAR. | Media release | Others | 2009-03-27 19:00:00 |
| Quality use of antidepressants: what information are pharmacists providing? Poster NMS 2006 - 1 of 2 | Clinical audit of pharmacists who review their own practice and procedures in relation to dispensing antidepressants. Higgins G, Mackson J, Yu C. National Medicines Symposium, 7–9 June 2006, Canberra, Australia | Event - Conference poster | Health Professionals,Research & Evaluation community | 2006-06-09 00:00:00 |
| It's not easy beating the blues - barriers and enablers to improving the use of antidepressants. NMS 2008 | Is safe and effective prescribing of antidepressants for depression by health professionals improved by a program providing evidence based information? Gurman K, McEwin E, Horn F. National Medicines Symposium, 14-16 May 2008, Canberra, Australia | Event - Conference poster | Health Professionals,Research & Evaluation community | 2008-05-16 00:00:00 |
| Opportunity for drug-free intervention in perinatal depression | With nearly one in three women experiencing perinatal depression – and 15 percent of these experiencing more severe symptoms – health professionals have a vital role to play in preventing associated complications. | Media release | Others | 2008-04-09 19:00:00 |
| Treating depression: The choices | Learn about choices for the treatment of depression, including counselling with or without one of a range of antidepressant medications. | Consumer publication - MedicinesTalk | Consumers | 2004-12-01 00:00:00 |
| NPS pharmacy self-audit enrolments open | Educational self-audit on antidepressants for pharmacists November 2005. | Media release | Others | 2005-11-02 00:00:00 |
| Alternative uses for antidepressants | Antidepressants are used for panic disorder, anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and premenstrual dysphoric disorder as well as depression | Media release | Others | 2005-08-02 00:00:00 |
| Do antidepressants help eating disorders? | Antidepressants could play an important role in managing some cases of eating disorders. | Media release | Others | 2005-08-02 00:00:00 |
| Effective use of antidepressants | NPS reviewed latest research to develop an Effective use of antidepressants educational program for GPs, pharmacists and health professionals for management of depression. | Media release | Others | 2006-01-20 00:00:00 |
| Treating mild depression: your choices | Non-drug options are recommended. | Media release | Others | 2005-02-04 00:00:00 |
| Children and suicide: views on antidepressants | Contrasting views about the risk of suicide in children given antidepressants. | Media release | Others | 2005-09-27 00:00:00 |
| A guide to using antidepressants | Antidepressant medicines are often used to treat moderate and severe depression. To find out what you should know when taking them read more. | Consumer publication - MedicinesTalk | Consumers | 2008-07-01 00:00:00 |
| Treating and beating depression | Many treatments are used to treat people with depression. Find out about the main ones available, and when they might be appropriate. | Consumer publication - MedicinesTalk | Consumers | 2008-07-01 00:00:00 |
| Is this medicine right for me? Starting an antidepressant | How someone decided whether an antidepressant medicine was right for them. | Consumer resource - Story | Consumers | 2011-01-24 00:00:00 |
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