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Antidepressants in the medically ill

Here is a quick overview of which antidepressants are OK and which ones should be avoided (or used with caution) in patients with various medical illnesses. For important details, see the Related Pages listed at the bottom of this page. Condition Choice of antidepressant Liver disease   Avoid duloxetine   Cardiac disease Avoid TCAs, MAOIs,…

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