Posted by ed_uk on February 16, 2006, at 17:04:12
In reply to Re: Suicide on Effexor, posted by linkadge on February 16, 2006, at 16:53:31
Hi Link
>Didn't they release some doctor recomendations like, for depression, first psychotherapy, family psychotherapy, exercise should be suggested, and the use of AD's restricted to cases involving psychosis etc? Not sure of the exact wording of the statement.
Yes, something to that effect. SSRIs such as fluoxetine were recommended as a first line treatment *if* drugs were indicated. GPs were cautioned not to prescribe Effexor unless they had a special interest in mental health. The risk of withdrawal symptoms, toxicity in overdose and potential cardiotoxicity of Effexor were of concern. It was suggested that Effexor should only be presribed by psychiatrists.
Ed
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