how to switch antidepressants
June 2006
We're getting questions about how to switch antidepressants.
A recent study shows that switching antidepressants can help when patients experience a poor response. But it can be tricky to do.
Direct switch. Some patients can switch directly from one SSRI to another SSRI or Effexor XR. For example, a patient on Zoloft can often switch to another SSRI the next day.
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