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Latest independent drug information about serotonin uptake inhibitors and treatments, written and reviewed by experts in Australia.
Serotonin uptake inhibitors are also known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs.
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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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors in child and adolescent depression | Reviews evidence-based guidelines for use of SSRI antidepressants in children and adolescents and warns of increased risk of suicidality. | Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Review | Health Professionals | 2005-04-01 00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Information about prescribing antidepressants in children | In response to reports of high rates of prescribing of selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for infants and youths, the National Prescribing Service (NPS) has drawn together existing information resources and made them available in one convenient place on the NPS website to assist health professionals. | Media release | Others | 2009-01-21 00:00:00 |
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Date published: 2010-12-17 00:00:00
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