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Edited by Susan Sadoughi, MD, and Andr é Sofair, MD, MPH
Duloxetine, venlafaxine, pregabalin, oxcarbazepine, tricyclic antidepressants, atypical opioids (e.g., tapentadol), and botulinum toxin are all more effective than placebo in reducing … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - March 27, 2017 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Aurobindo recalls 47,000 bottles of antidepressant capsules in US
The US arm of Aurobindo Pharma is recalling 47,040 bottles of Venlafaxine Hydrochloride extended release capsules, manufactured by the Hyderabad-based firm, from the American market. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - February 22, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Effexor (Venlafaxine Hydrochloride) - updated on RxList
Find Effexor (Venlafaxine Hydrochloride) antidepressant medication description and details on prescription drugs. (Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - September 9, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Fentanyl can cause serotonin syndrome
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Serotonin Syndrome Induced by Fentanyl in a Child: Case Report. Robles LA. Clin Neuropharmacol 2015 Sept-Oct;38:206-8.
Abstract
When many clinicians think of serotonin syndrome (SS), they consider the usual suspects:
Selective Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Citalopram
Fluoxetine
Sertraline
Escitalopram
Paroxetine
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors
Venlafaxine
Duloxetine
Antidepressants
Trazodone
Buspirone
Clomipramine
Aside from these common culprits, there are other commonly used drugs whose clear association with serotonin syndrome is less-often realized:
Fentanyl
Methadon...
Source: The Poison Review - July 8, 2016 Category: Toxicology Authors: Leon Gussow Tags: Medical fentanyl opioid serotonin syndrome Source Type: news
Antidepressants For Kids Ineffective, Potentially Harmful, Study Finds
BOSTON (CBS) — Major depression is usually associated with adults, but quite a few kids suffer from it as well, and more are being treated with antidepressants. But a new analysis published in the journal Lancet finds that most of these drugs are not only ineffective in kids but some may actually be unsafe.
Only 1 of 14 antidepressants, fluoxetine, also known as Prozac, was better than a placebo pill at relieving symptoms. And venlafaxine, or Effexor, was associated with a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and attempts.
Experts warn that while depression in kids should remain a priority, current anti-depressants ar...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - June 9, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: larasalahi Tags: Health Local News Syndicated Local CBS Boston Depression Dr. Mallika Marshall WBZ Source Type: news
Depression blood test could lead to personalised treatments
Conclusion
This study shows how a new blood test in development can help identify people with depression who are most and least likely to benefit from antidepressants.
While promising, the test is far from perfect. For example, it missed 39-43% of non-responders, meaning these people would continue to receive standard antidepressant treatment that is unlikely to work for them.
A large proportion of patients (22-38%) also fell into the "intermediate" group who were neither responders nor non-responders, so the test wasn't too useful here.
This means there is a significant proportion of people with depression ...
Source: NHS News Feed - June 7, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Mental health Medication Source Type: news
Treatment Emergent Suicidal Ideation in depressed older adults - Cristancho P, O'Connor B, Lenze EJ, Blumberger DM, Reynolds CF, Dixon D, Mulsant BH.
BACKGROUND: Treatment-Emergent Suicidal Ideation (TESI) in older adults is poorly understood. We characterized TESI in older depressed adults during treatment with venlafaxine and explored whether TESI is related to antidepressant exposure versus dimension... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 14, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
More than sad: Depression affects your ability to think
When you think of clinical depression, you probably think of feeling sad and down for long periods of time; losing your energy and your interest in things you used to enjoy; sleeping too much or too little, or eating too much or too little. But besides these, depression can actually change your ability to think. It can impair your attention and memory, as well as your information processing and decision-making skills. It can also lower your cognitive flexibility (the ability to adapt your goals and strategies to changing situations) and executive functioning (the ability to take all the steps to get something done).
For pe...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - May 6, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: James Cartreine, PhD Tags: Anxiety and Depression Behavioral Health Brain and cognitive health Mental Health Source Type: news
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About...
Effexor and Effexor XR are used to treat depression. Learn what you should expect if your doctor prescribes one of these drugs for you. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - March 30, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About...
Information about Effexor (venlafaxine), an antidepressant used especially for treatment-resistant depression and also for long-term anxiety. (Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder)
Source: About.com Bipolar Disorder - March 26, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: bipolar.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
Venlafaxine Tied to Increased Postpartum Hemorrhage RiskVenlafaxine Tied to Increased Postpartum Hemorrhage Risk
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor exposure in the last 4 weeks of pregnancy increased postpartum hemorrhage odds in multiple analyses before and after adjustment. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 15, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news
What Are Current Treatments for Postpartum Depression?
Discussion
Postpartum depression affects 10 to 20% of women after delivery, but less than half of these women are detected. Postpartum depression is defined as major depressive episodes with symptom onset during pregnancy or in the first four weeks following delivery. There is recognition that symptoms may begin later after delivery but the mother would not be diagnosed with PPD.
PPD is distinct from postpartum blues which occur in 50 to 80% of new mothers. They occur within 1 to 2 days of delivery and resolve within 10-14 days of delivery. Symptoms include anxiety, depression, irritability, tearfulness, poor sleep, and ...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - February 15, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Antidepressant Effexor Linked to Postpartum Bleeding in Study
Other depression drugs known as SSRIs did not show risk, researchers say
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Antidepressants, Pregnancy and Medicines (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - February 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Antidepressant Effexor Linked to Postpartum Bleeding in Study
Other depression drugs known as SSRIs did not show risk, researchers say (Source: U.S. News - Health)
Source: U.S. News - Health - February 12, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
