Switching antidepressant (mirtazapine to tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)) in adults
Mirtazapine to tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
- Switching to dosulepin requires specialist advice and should not be done in primary care due to the increased cardiac risk and toxicity in overdose.
Cross-taper
- cross-tapering can usually be undertaken cautiously over 2 to 4 weeks, the speed is determined by individual tolerability
Reference:
- NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service (February 2023).Mirtazapine to other antidepressants: switching in adults
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