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Mirtazapine to other antidepressants: switching in adults

17 February 2023How to switch safely from mirtazapine to other antidepressants. Seek specialist advice for complex switches.

Mental health medicines: resources to support answering questions

3 February 2023Suggested resources to help primary care healthcare professionals find information on psychotropic and other medicines used in psychiatry

Managing constipation in people taking clozapine

14 October 2022Constipation in people taking clozapine can be fatal. Guidance on preventing and managing constipation in these individuals is described.

MAOI to other antidepressants: switching in adults

17 February 2023Switching between or from a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) is always a complex switch and you should follow specialist advice.

Establishing if a person needs to switch their antidepressant

17 February 2023Prior response, side-effects, new contraindications, and current symptoms may make an antidepressant switch necessary. When it is, establish shared goals.

Depression: treatment during pregnancy

6 January 2022Signposting evidence-based information on the treatment of depression in pregnancy

Deprescribing of antidepressants for depression and anxiety

4 December 2023

Continuing management of the ADHD medicines shortage

16 November 2023

Considerations when prescribing modified-release methylphenidate

16 November 2023

Considerations when choosing an alternative antidepressant

17 February 2023Where a need to switch antidepressant is established, appraise the options to identify what's suitable for the person. For complex switches: consult an expert.

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