Uses | • depression • obsessive compulsive disorders • panic disorders • post-traumatic stress disorder • social anxiety disorder |
Contraindications, drug interactions or cautions | Drug Interactions • monoamine oxidase inhibitors • tricyclic antidepressants • triptans • fentanyl • lithium • tramadol • tryptophan • buspirone • st. john's wort |
Adverse Effects (common and severe) | • nausea • anxiety • anorexia • decreased sexual desire • hyponatremia • serotonergi syndrome with monoamine oxidase inhibitors |
Instructions and dose (initial; typical) | 25mg; 25-100mg one time a day |
Monitoring | |
Source of Suggestion | WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (Added on August, 2015) |