This study compared the clinical effectiveness and treatment satisfaction of Pregabalin and Gabapentin triple therapy for neuropathic pain in a real‐world setting. The primary outcome measured the reduction in mean Self‐Administered Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs pain score value from baseline to 12 weeks posttreatment.
Nithya Raju+7 more
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The genetics of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are among the most widely prescribed drugs in psychiatry. Based on the fact that SSRIs increase extracellular monoamine levels in the brain, the monoamine hypothesis of depression was introduced, postulating that depression is associated with too low serotonin, dopamine and noradrenaline levels.
Yvet Kroeze+3 more
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors pathway [PDF]
Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) is a neurotransmitter that influences multiple processes, including autonomic function, motor activity, hormone secretion, cognition, and complex processes associated with affection, emotion, and reward [1]. In the terminal axon of the serotonergic neuron, free tryptophan (TRP) is converted to 5-HT [2].
Teri E. Klein+2 more
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Preclinical discovery of duloxetine for the treatment of depression [PDF]
Introduction: Affective disorders, including major depressive disorder (MDD), are among the most severely disabling mental disorders, and in many cases areIntroduction: Affective disorders, including major depressive disorder (MDD), are among the most ...
Berrocoso Domínguez, Esther María+4 more
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Efficacy and Safety of Antidepressants for the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis. [PDF]
The aim of this meta-analysis was to analyze the efficacy and safety of antidepressants for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus and The Cochrane Library for randomized controlled trials investigating the efficacy
Chen Xie+6 more
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in children and adolescents
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Risk of suicide during treatment with venlafaxine, italopram, fluoxetine, and dothiepin : retrospective cohort study [PDF]
Objective To compare the risk of suicide in adults usingthe antidepressant venlafaxine compared with citalopram, fluoxetine, and dothiepin. Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting UK General Practice Research Database. Participants 219 088 patients,
Andrews, Elizabeth+5 more
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Citalopram plus low-dose pipamperone versus citalopram plus placebo in patients with major depressive disorder: an 8-week, double-blind, randomized study on magnitude and timing of clinical response [PDF]
Background: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors take several weeks to achieve their full antidepressant effects. Post-synaptic 5-HT<sub>2A</sub> receptor activation is thought to be involved in this delayed therapeutic effect ...
A. F. Schatzberg+14 more
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The Safety of the Use of Antidepressants: Analysis of the Russian Database of Spontaneous Reports
INTRODUCTION. Extensive use of antidepressants in a wide range of indications, including off-label use, as well as application in vulnerable groups of patients, shows the need to summarise the available safety data of these medicinal products.AIM.
Y. M. Gomon+5 more
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Sexual dysfunction is an underdiscussed adverse effect to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and may increase the risk for discontinuation and nonadherence to antidepressant pharmacotherapy.
Elizabeth Jing, Kristy Straw-Wilson
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