Despite the limited evidence base, this strategy is widely used by clinicians in practice
Imipramine has an average rating of 7
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59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect
The specific SSRIs that have FDA approval for panic disorder include fluoxetine, sertraline, and paroxetine (regular and controlled release)
There is no evidence that switching from one first-line drug Oral capsule Oral tablet Brand Names Lexapro Unfortunately, head-to-head data comparing drugs from the two classes are limited
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Antidepressants may increase
For example, the addition of the antidepressant bupropion may ease sexual side effects caused by another antidepressant
Venlafaxine and duloxetine offer the advantage of being effective for depression and anxiety There was insufficient evidence to recommend for or against 3 other SSRIs: citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), and fluoxetine (Prozac) (1)
Discontinuing antidepressants without switching to another drug and
All antidepressant switches must be carried out cautiously and under close observation
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imipramine nortriptyline doxepin dothiepin trimipramine (TCAs) clomipramine moclobemide phenelzine tranylcypromine (MAOIs) citalopram escitalopram paroxetine sertraline (SSRIs) taper drug, start alternative SSRI at low dose* taper and stop drug, then start fluoxetine at 10 mg§ taper and stop drug, then start fluvoxamine at 50 mg§ taper drug Imipramine has an average rating of 7
For medications to work, they must be taken regularly and as directed by their doctor
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amitriptyline, imipramine, mianserin hydrochloride, paroxetine, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, citalopram, escitalopram) have been reported to be associated with increased intraocular pressure and risk for glaucoma [8,9,10]
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Sertraline has an average rating of 7
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