October 2008
Two Drugs for Fibromyalgia
Pregabalin (Lyrica) and duloxetine (Cymbalta) are approved in the United States for the treatment of fibromyalgia.
Preventing Poststroke Depression
In a 2008 study by Robinson and colleagues, escitalopram (Lexapro) and problem-solving therapy decreased the likelihood of poststroke depression.
Duloxetine for Elderly Patients with GAD
Due to possible adverse events, duloxetine (Cymbalta) should be a second-line option for elderly patients with generalized anxiety disorder.
In Brief
Switch to Aripiprazole Reduces Cardiovascular Risk in Schizophrenia; SSRIs Are Effective for Treating PMS/PMDD; Statins May Protect Against Dementia
Antidepressants for Social Anxiety Disorder
Sertraline (Zoloft and others), paroxetine (Paxil and others), venlafaxine (Effexor and others), and fluvoxamine (Luvox and others) appear to be the most efficacious antidepressants for the treatment of social anxiety disorder, with escitalopram (Lexapro) a reasonable alternative.
Duloxetine for Elderly Patients with GAD
October 2008
Earlier this year, we reviewed treatment options for patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) (BTP 2008;31:6-8). The newest medication to attain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for GAD is duloxetine (Cymbalta), a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. Recently,…
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