antidepressant

What Is Duloxetine Used For And What Are Its Side Effects? FDA Recalls More Than 7,000 Bottles

Earlier this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a major recall involving over 7,100 bottles of duloxetine, the generic equivalent of the well-known antidepressant Cymbalta. The recall was prompted by the detection of N-nitroso-duloxetine, a chemical impurity classified as a nitrosamine, which could pose cancer risks with...

Research Suggests At Least 1 In 6 Fall Prey To Antidepressant Withdrawal

A large meta-analysis revealed that withdrawal symptoms from antidepressants are less common than previously believed but still present a real concern. The study, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, found that 14% of individuals who discontinued antidepressants experienced withdrawal symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, nausea, insomnia, and irritability. This figure is...