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1- Antidepressants Flashcards

1
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What are the hypotheses for the cause of depression and which is the most relevant?

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Monoamine (most relevant)- all antidepressants increase amine neurotransmission

(others: neurotrophic, neuroendocrine

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How long does it take for antidepressants to have an effect?

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2-3 weeks due to neuronal plasticity

(reuptake inhibited immediately but effects are delayed)

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What is the long-term effect of uptake inhibitors?

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Antidepressants down-regulate auto-receptors, increasing firing rate of 5-HT neuron

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Antipressants only have effects if what?

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Pt has chemical imbalances

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What is the general MOA for TCAs?

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Inhibit re-uptake of NE and 5-HT, block alpha-adrenergic, histamine, and muscarinic receptors

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What is the use of TCAs?

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Depression (one of last line), neuropathic pain, enuresis (smaller dose)

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TCAs are typically well absorbed where and how often are they given?

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Well absorbed orally, given 1x daily @ bedtime

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What metabolizes TCAs?

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CYP2D6 (drug interactions VERY common)

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TCAs + MAOIs has the potential to cause what drug interaction?

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Serotonin syndrome (severe CNS toxicity)

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How do TCAs interact with SSRIs?

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Compete for metabolism so can be toxic

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How do TCAs interact with amphetamine (sympathomimetic drugs)?

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Cause HTN

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How do TCAs interact with alcohol or other CNS depressants?

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Sedative actions

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TCAs can potentiate the effects of what drug class?

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Anticholinergic

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Some of the SEs of TCAs include blockade of what receptors leading to what sxs?

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  • Histamine receptor blockade: drowsiness, sedation,
  • Cholinergic blockade (PNS): dry mouth, urinary retention, impaired memory
  • 𝜶1 receptor blockade: CV
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Aside from receptor blockades, what are the other SEs of TCAs?

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Weight gain, analgesia, SIADH, sexual dysfunction, decrease is seizure threshold, tolerance

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What is the most serious complication a/w toxicity/ overdose of TCAs?

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Cardiac toxicity (Torsades de pointes)

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Aside from cardiac toxicity, what are other effects of toxicity/ overdose with TCAs?

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Prolonged QT interval, cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory depression

(can be fatal)

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Pt presents with toxicity/ overdose with TCAs. What is the tx for the Torsades de pointes?

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Magnesium, isoproterenol, cardiac pacing

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Pt presents with toxicity/ overdose with TCAs. What is the tx for managing arrhythmias/ preventing seizures?

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Lidocaine, propranolol, phenytoin

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Pt presents with toxicity/ overdose with TCAs. What is the tx for restoring acid/ base balance?

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Sodium bicarb and potassium chloride

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Can TCAs be given in pregnancy?

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YES

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Why is there limited use with TCAs?

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Toxicity and potential overdose

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23
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How are TCAs dosed?

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Start @ low dose then increase → tapered gradually

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24
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What is the benefit of using TCAs?

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No euphoria/ low abuse potential

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Due to the fact that all TCAs are equally effective at treating depression, choice of drug is based on what?

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Adverse effects

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Are Amitriptyline and Imipramine secondary or tertiary amines?

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Tertiary (serotonin > NE)

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What is the MOA of Amitriptyline and Imipramine and are they more or less potent than secondary amines?

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Inhibit 5-HT reuptake

Produce more seizures and more sedating than secondary amines

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Are Nortriptyline and Desipramine tertiary or secondary amines?

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Secondary (NE > serotonin)

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What is the MOA for Nortriptyline and Desipramine?

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Block NE reuptake

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What is the MOA for SSRIs?

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Selectively inhibits 5-HT reuptake

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What is the use for SSRIs?

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Depression (DOC), panic disorder, OCD, social anxiety, bulimia, alcoholism, used in children/ teenagers

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32
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What is the DOC (class) for depression)

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SSRIs

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Where are SSRIs well absorbed and what is their half life?

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Well absorbed by gut, t1/2 = 24-72hrs

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What metabolizes SSRIs?

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Metabolized by and inhibit CYP450s (2D6) = many drug interactions

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What is the result of inhibition of CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 with SSRIs?

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Increased toxicity of TCAs and Phenytoin/ carbamazepine

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How do SSRIs interact with MAOIs?

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Serotonin syndrome

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How do SSRIs interact with St Johns wort or amphetamines?

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Serotonin syndrome

38
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How do SSRIs interact with beta blockers?

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Heart block and hypotension

39
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How do SSRIs interact with codeine?

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Fluoxetine inhibits conversion to active compound

40
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How do SSRIs interact with Meperidine?

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Increases 5-HT (potential for serotonin syndrome)

41
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How do SSRIs interact with Tramadol?

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Increased seizure risk

42
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What are the SEs (although mild) of SSRIs?

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CNS stimulation, sexual disinterest/ dysfunction, photosensitivity

43
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Amitriptyline and Imipramine drug class?

44
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Nortriptyline and Desipramine drug class?

45
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Fluoxetine drug class?

46
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Sertraline drug class?

47
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Paroxetine drug class?

48
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Citalopram drug class?

49
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Escitalopram drug class?

50
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What is the DOC for depression?

A

Citalopram

51
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What is the use of Paroxetine?

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OCD and social anxiety

52
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T1/2 of Sertraline is how long and what is important about its elimination?

A

26 hours, extensive first pass metabolism

53
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What drug in the SSRI class has the fewest drug interactions?

A

Sertraline

54
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What SSRI is preferred in elderly?

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Sertraline

55
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Does Fluoxetine or Norfluoxetine (active metabolite of Fluoxetine) have a longer half life?

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Fluoxetine = 2-3 days

Norfluoxetine = 7-9 days)

56
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What SSRI is most likely to inhibit CYP450 enzymes (CYP2D6)/ has the most drug interactions (ex. pain meds)?

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Fluoxetine

57
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Use of Fluoxetine should be cautioned in what patient population?

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Diabetic pts (impairs blood glucose levels)

58
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Venlafaxine drug class?

59
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Duloxetine drug class?

60
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What is the MOA for MAOIs?

A

Irreversibly inhibi MAOs (which metabolize NE, DA, 5-HT)

61
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MAO-A metabolizes what and where (location)?

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NE, DA, and 5-HT in both CNS and periphery

62
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MAO-B metabolizes what and where (location)?

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Selectively metabolizes DA in CNS but NOT in GI tract

63
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What is the use of MAOIs?

A

Refractory depression (class of last choice)

64
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What is the half life of MAOIs?

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Long (effects persist after discontinuing drug)

65
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How do MAOIs interact with sympathomimetic amines?

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Severe hypertension (OTC cold/ cough meds)

66
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How do MAOIs interact with any other drug that releases serotonin?

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Serotonin syndrome → hyperpyrexia

67
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What do MAOIs inhibit?

A

CYP450 enzymes (2D6)

68
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What are the SEs of MAOIs?

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  • Hypertensive crisis (phenelzine), avoid foods w/ tyramine
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Weight gain (very common)
  • Anticholinergic
69
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Phenelzine drug class?

70
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Selegiline drug class?

71
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What is the MOA of Phenelzine?

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Inhibits both MAO-A and MAO-B → increases NE and 5-HT

72
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What is true about the drug action of Phenelzine?

A

Actions persist longer than serum levels

73
Q

Phenelzine is a substrate for what?

74
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What is the use of Phenelzine?

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Refractory depression (drug of last choice due to serious SEs)

75
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What is the MOA of Selegiline?

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Selectively inhibits MAO-B → increases DA

76
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What is true about the SEs of Selegiline?

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Fewer than other MAOIs

77
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In addition to depression, Selegiline can also be used for what?

A

Parkinson’s (lower dose)

78
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What is the MOA of Bupropion?

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Inhibits DA reuptake

79
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What is the use of Bupropion?

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ADHD, alcoholism (decreases craving), ER for smoking cessation

80
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What are the pharmacokinetics of Bupropion?

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Extensive first pass metabolism, high protein binding, active metabolites

81
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What are the SEs of Bupropion?

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Seizures, CNS effects, cardiac

82
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What is the MOA of Mirtazapine?

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Blocks presynaptic alpha-2 receptors → increases release of NE and 5-HT

83
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What is the use for Mirtazapine?

A

Eliminates SEs a/w SSRIs (anxiety, insomnia, nausea, sexual dysfunction)

84
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What are the pharmacokinetics of Mirtazapine?

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Metabolized by CYP450s, t1/2 = 20-40 hrs

85
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What are the SEs of Mirtazapine?

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Drowsiness/ sedation (may be advantage in depressed pts with insomnia and anxiety?

86
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What is the MOA of Atomoxetine?

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Selective inhibitor of NE reuptake

87
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What is the use of Atomoxetine?

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ADHD (first non-stimulant for tx), increase memory and attention

Does not cause euphoria = good choice for addicts

88
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What are the SEs of Atomoxetine?

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GI distress, insomnia, liver damage (possible but rare)

89
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What is the MOA for Trazodone?

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5-HT2A receptor antagonist

90
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What is the use of Trazodone?

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Sleep aid, pain management

91
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What are the pharmacokinetics of Trazodone?

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Short t1/2, high first pass metabolism

92
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What are the SEs of Trazodone?

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Sedating (not good antidepressant), priapism (rare but serious)

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