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1. Vortioxetine: Hope or Hype

  • Post author:Ken Gillman
  • Post category:Antidepressants/Newer ADs
  • Post published:25 April 2021
  • Post last modified:26 November 2023

These commentaries are based on Dr Gillman’s peer reviewed scientific papers, see Publications, In brief This seems to be the latest in a persistently limp and desperate series of ‘new’ anti-depressants…

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2. Bupropion: Still hazy

  • Post author:Ken Gillman
  • Post category:Antidepressants/Newer ADs
  • Post published:26 September 2016
  • Post last modified:26 November 2023

These commentaries are based on Dr Gillman’s peer reviewed scientific papers, see Publications, Bupropion: Still hazy after all these yearsIntroductionThis note on Bupropion BUP (Wellbutrin etc.) is an update about some new data…

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3. Sibutramine (Reductil) – was it an antidepressant

  • Post author:Ken Gillman
  • Post category:Antidepressants/Newer ADs/SNRIs
  • Post published:14 November 2014
  • Post last modified:26 November 2023

These commentaries are based on Dr Gillman’s peer reviewed scientific papers, see Publications, Date Created: about 1998Preface to ‘old edition’Most of the SNRIs that have been on the market have failed…

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4. Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). For Whom?

  • Post author:Ken Gillman
  • Post category:Antidepressants/Newer ADs
  • Post published:1 October 2015
  • Post last modified:26 November 2023

These commentaries are based on Dr Gillman’s peer reviewed scientific papers, see Publications, IntroductionECT is without doubt a safe and effective treatment for serious depression (and other serious psychoses, especially manic…

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