Guidelines for switching between specific antidepressants
at the same time so that the patient is taking both antidepressants) may be used in the indicated instances if appropriate and safe. (See Table 1 of original article for drug half‑lives.) † Fluoxetine may still cause interactions 5 or 6 weeks after cessation (especially from higher doses) due to long half‑life of drug and
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www2.gov.bc.caAppendix D: Switching Antidepressants Switching antidepressants can be accomplished by the following strategies: 1. Direct switch: stop the first antidepressant abruptly and start new antidepressant the next day. 2. Taper & switch immediately: gradually taper the first antidepressant, then start the new antidepressant immediately after ...