what can occur when duloxetine is discontinued abruptly? - Answers discontinuation syndrome, like the
flu
which antidepressant class is the treatment of choice for long-term management of anxiety disorders -
Answers SSRIs and SNRIs
SSRI and SNRI initial dosing - Answers start low and go slow to avoid initial worsening of symptoms
start at half or less recommended dose
interruption in SSRI and SNRI regimen or abrupt termination may result in - Answers discontinuation
syndrome with flu like symptoms
What puts someone at risk for serotonin syndrome - Answers two or more medications and/or illicit
agents that potentiate serotonergic neurotransmission (St. John's Wort and ecstasy)
symptoms of serotonin syndrome - Answers changes in mental status, restlessness, elevated
temperature, tachycardia, labile blood pressure, diaphoresis, shivering, tremors
treatment for serotonin syndrome - Answers cyproheptadine (Periactin) - histamine 1 receptor
antagonist and supportive measures
examples of heterocyclic antidepressants - Answers bupropion (Wellbutrin)
miratazapine (Remeron)
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