Clinical Update 2024: Recommendations on the Use of Antidepressants in Women Taking Tamoxifen
While some antidepressants may affect the metabolism and efficacy of tamoxifen, many antidepressants can be used safely in this population.
Clinical Update 2019: Tamoxifen and Antidepressants
Women receiving tamoxifen for the treatment or prevention of breast cancer should be aware of possible drug-drug interactions between tamoxifen and specific antidepressant medications. Antidepressants are used widely to treat depression and anxiety disorders in [...]
Combining Tamoxifen with Antidepressants: What You Need to Know
An updated version of this post can be found HERE. Two thirds of all breast cancer tumors are known to have receptors that respond to hormones; that is they can grow in response to estrogen. [...]
SSRIs and Pregnancy: No Risk of Cardiovascular Malformations According to UK Study
Over the last few years, several studies have suggested an increased risk of certain types of cardiovascular malformations in children exposed to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during pregnancy. The first reports suggested a link [...]
Antidepressants and Pregnancy: Are Some SSRIs Safer Than Others?
Over the last decade, numerous studies on the reproductive safety of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been published. However, these studies, using different methodologies and studying different populations, have often yielded conflicting results. [...]
SSRIs and Pregnancy: No Increase in Risk of Malformations
Over the last few years, we have reported on several studies which have suggested an increased risk of certain types of cardiovascular malformations among children exposed to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during pregnancy. The first reports [...]
SSRI Antidepressants Not Associated with Cardiovascular Defects
Over the last few years, we have reported on several studies which have suggested an increased risk of certain types of cardiovascular malformations among children exposed to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during pregnancy. The [...]
SSRI Antidepressants and Male Fertility
Back in 2009, we reported on a study which demonstrated that paroxetine (Paxil) may affect sperm quality in men treated with this antidepressant. A new study reports a similar finding in men treated with sertraline [...]
SSRIs and Cardiovascular Malformations: Another Look
Over the last few years, we have reported on several studies which have suggested an increased risk of certain types of cardiovascular malformations among children exposed to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during pregnancy. The first reports suggested a link between cardiac septal defects and exposure to paroxetine; subsequent studies have also shown elevated risks with the other SSRIIs.
Using New Research to Inform Treatment Decisions during Pregnancy: A Case Report
As more research is conducted within the field of women's mental health, there are times when recommendations may change depending on the available data. We will discuss a case here to illustrate this point.