SSRIs

Primary Care Approaches to Anxiety: CBT and SSRIs/SNRIs Lead Effective Treatment

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Anxiety disorders are common yet often underrecognized in primary care, but a review shows that cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), selective serotonin and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs/SNRIs), and collaborative care models can substantially improve outcomes. Current recommendations support anxiety screening for adults younger than 65 years, with assessment including symptom questionnaires, clinical […]

Concomitant SSRIs and OACs Use Linked to Higher Bleeding Risk

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A UK nested case-control study suggested that concomitant use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and oral anticoagulants (OACs) was associated with bleeding risk and should be closely monitored, particularly within the initial months of treatment. Between January 1998, and March 2021, 42 190 atrial fibrillation (AF) patients with major bleeding […]