Aims To explore the rationale for claiming that benzodiazepines cause dependence while
selective serotonin re‐uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) do not. Methods We analysed the definitions …

Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, commonly known as inflammatory bowel disease
(IBD), draw attention from specialists of various disorders, including gastroenterology …

A revision of the 2008 British Association for Psychopharmacology evidence-based
guidelines for treating depressive disorders with antidepressants was undertaken in order to …

A revision of the 2000 British Association for Psychopharmacology evidence-based
guidelines for treating depressive disorders with antidepressants was undertaken to …

Antidepressant discontinuation symptoms occur with all classes of antidepressant. A well-
described discontinuation syndrome occurs with the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors …

Attempts to define selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) withdrawal with the term
'discontinuation syndrome'are not supported by evidence. Acknowledging that SSRI use can …

Hot flushes are a major clinical problem for many menopausal women. Their aetiology is
unknown. Centrally acting neurotransmitters are involved, but this involvement is yet to be …

Introduction Venlafaxine is one of the most frequently prescribed antidepressants worldwide,
despite its toxicity risk in overdose. Furthermore, the molecule has been recently identified at …

Background Studies with healthy volunteers have demonstrated that antidepressants can
improve immunoregulatory activity and thus they may have a potential to positively impact …

Antidepressant drugs are currently one of the most prescribed medications. In addition to
treatment resistance and side effects of antidepressants, their clinical use is further …