Anti depressants Flashcards
1
Q
SSRIs most common SE
A
GI symptoms
2
Q
Increased risk of what GI problem with SSRIs
A
GI bleeding
3
Q
What important PMH needs asking about with Citalopram?
A
Long QT syndrome
4
Q
SSRIs commonly interact with?
A
NSAIDS
Warfarin / heparin
Aspirin
Triptans
5
Q
When should pt be reviewed after starting an SSRI?
A
2 weeks
6
Q
How long after remission should patients take an SSRI
A
6 months
7
Q
How long should SSRIs be stepped down for
A
4 weeks?
8
Q
SSRI discontinuation symptoms
A
increased mood change restlessness difficulty sleeping unsteadiness sweating gastrointestinal symptoms: pain, cramping, diarrhoea, vomiting paraesthesia
