Most antidepressants prescribed for chronic pain lack reliable evidence of efficacy or safety, scientists warn
Largest ever investigation into antidepressants used for chronic pain shows insufficient evidence to determine how effective or harmful they may be.Study reviewed commonly prescribed medications including amitriptyline, duloxetine, fluoxetine, citalopram, paroxetine, and sertraline.One third of people globally are living with long-term pain with many prescribed antidepressants to relieve symptoms.Most antidepressants used for chronic pain are being prescribed with “insufficient” evidence of their effectiveness, scientists have warned.A major investigation into medications used to manage long-term pain found that harms ...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - May 9, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news
Citalopram
Title: CitalopramCategory: MedicationsCreated: 2/2/1999 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/3/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Depression General)
Source: MedicineNet Depression General - February 3, 2022 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Howard Solomon, 94, Dies; His Business Success Had a Personal Connection
After one of his sons fell into a deep depression, he helped him recover. He later licensed an antidepressant that was a boon to his pharmaceutical company. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - January 15, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Richard Sandomir Tags: Solomon, Howard (1927-2022) Deaths (Obituaries) Forest Laboratories Inc Solomon, Andrew (1963- ) Drugs (Pharmaceuticals) Antidepressants Depression (Mental) Celexa (Drug) Source Type: news
A fatal poisoning case of acetone cyanohydrin and citalopram - Nishio T, Toukairin Y, Hoshi T, Arai T, Nogami M.
Acetone cyanohydrin (ACH) is a readily available source of cyanide and is widely used in basic and applied sciences. In toxicology, ACH is classified as extremely hazardous as it readily decomposes on contact with water, with the potential rapid release of... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 9, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Poisoning Source Type: news
Serotonin toxicity following suicide with citalopram and lamotrigine: a rare case report and literature review - Dorooshi G, Zoofaghari S, Meamar R.
We describe a case of serotonin toxicity in a 17-year-old woman, secondary to suicid... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 27, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Poisoning Source Type: news
FDA Drug Safety Communication: Abnormal heart rhythms associated with high doses of Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide)
[8-24-2011] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing healthcare professionals and patients that the antidepressant Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide; also marketed as generics) should no longer be used at doses greater than 40 mg per day because it can cause abnormal changes in the electrical activity of the heart. (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - January 7, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news
Comunicado de la FDA sobre la seguridad de los medicamentos: Recomendaciones modificadas para Celexa (citalopram bromhidrato) relacionadas con el riesgo potencial de ritmo cardiaco anormal con dosis altas
El 28 de marzo del 2012, la Administraci ón de Alimentos y Medicamentos de Estados Unidos (FDA por sus siglas en inglés) clarificó recomendaciones sobre dosis y advertencias para el antidepresivo Celexa (citalopram bromhidrato; también disponible como medicamento genérico). (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - January 5, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news
Is Celexa Good for Anxiety
? (Source: eMedicineHealth.com)
Source: eMedicineHealth.com - October 20, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Most Common Side Effects of Citalopram
What Are the Most Common Side Effects of Citalopram? (Source: eMedicineHealth.com)
Source: eMedicineHealth.com - October 1, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Antidepressant and antipsychotic poisoning - Thanacoody R.
Tricyclic antidepressants, citalopram, venlafaxine and monoamine oxidase inhibitors are the most toxic antidepressants in overdose. Features include hypotension and arrhythmias that are best managed by aggressive correction of metabolic acidosis with sodiu... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - August 13, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Citalopram (Celexa)
Title: Citalopram (Celexa)Category: MedicationsCreated: 2/2/1999 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/12/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Depression General)
Source: MedicineNet Depression General - February 12, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Citalopram (marketed as Celexa) Information
(Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - December 2, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news
Vitamins for Depression
In trying to cope with the debilitating symptoms of depression, people often turn to vitamins, supplements, herbs, or home remedies first. And it’s no wonder — such efforts to alleviate symptoms are often far less expensive and easier to obtain. For some, it may be a part of their rationalization that their depression “isn’t all that bad,” if it can be treated with vitamins and supplements.
Many people find relief in taking vitamins and supplements for depression. It is also one of the most well-researched topics, so we know what the science has to say about the efficacy of such treatments. Bu...
Source: Psych Central - September 3, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Authors: John M. Grohol, Psy.D. Tags: Depression Diet & Nutrition General Medications Miscellaneous Drugs supplements for depression vitamins for depression Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What to know about Celexa (citalopram)
Celexa (citalopram) is an antidepressant medication that doctors prescribe for major depressive disorder. We look at its uses, side effects, and warnings. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - August 6, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Depression Source Type: news
FDA Drug Safety Communication: Revised recommendations for Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide) related to a potential risk of abnormal heart rhythms with high doses
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is clarifying dosing and warning recommendations for the antidepressant Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide; also available in generic form). (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - June 26, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news
