Effexor, Venlafaxine News Archives

In 2001 NHS Tayside published a prescribing review of sibutramine [1], reporting: "Sibutramine is a new anti-obesity agent, which at first glance seems little different from the antidepressant venlafaxine . via NLH Question Answering Service

The CKS guideline on depression [1] reports: "Venlafaxine should not be prescribed for people with: - Uncontrolled hypertension - A high risk of serious cardiac arrhythmias - A recent myocardial infarction ... via NLH Question Answering Service

“Newer antidepressants: there is less evidence for the efficacy and safety of newer antidepressants, such as mirtazapine, reboxetine and venlafaxine but they should be considered when first-line drugs are poorly tolerated or ineffective.”

The CKS guideline on depression [1] does not mention the use of mirtazapine in combination with other antidepressants. via NLH Question Answering Service