Tag: Antidepressants
Antidepressants Vary Significantly in Cardiometabolic Effects
Clinically significant differences between antidepressants in terms of metabolic and hemodynamic effects
Seizure Risk Up for Seniors in Nursing Homes Prescribed Tramadol and Antidepressants
Risk for seizures increased with concomitant use of tramadol with CYP2D6-inhibiting versus neutral antidepressants
Potentially Inappropriate Medications Linked to Frailty at Cancer Diagnosis
Each additional Geriatric Oncology-PIM linked to 66 percent increase in odds of being mildly, moderate-to-severely frail at diagnosis
Cancer Survivors More Likely to Take Rx for Mental Health Conditions
However, disparities exist among cancer survivors by race and health coverage
Mental Health Care Use, Mortality Rates Increased With Prolonged Grief
Relatives of bereaved in high grief trajectory have increased use of mental health services, antidepressants, sedatives, and anxiolytics
Few Discontinuation Symptoms Reported After Stopping Antidepressants
Reported symptoms included dizziness, nausea, vertigo, nervousness
Trend Toward Survival Benefit Seen for REM-Inhibition in ALS
REM inhibition via receipt of antidepressant medications associated with trend toward survival benefit
Longer Exposure to Antidepressants Increases Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death
Generally, difference in risk associated with antidepressant exposure decreases with age
Antidepressant Use May Speed Up Cognitive Decline in Patients With Dementia
Associations seen for sertraline, citalopram, escitalopram, and mirtazapine
Large Decrease Seen in Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy
No increase reported in psychotherapy claims during pregnancy; medication fills returned to prepregancy levels within one month after birth
