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2. Duloxetine: another SNRI myth

  • Post author:Ken Gillman
  • Post category:Antidepressants/SNRIs
  • Post published:29 March 2020
  • Post last modified:26 November 2023

These commentaries are based on Dr Gillman’s peer reviewed scientific papers, see Publications, Duloxetine does not have a ‘badge-engineered’ metabolite derivative to extend its patent, unlike Venlafaxine (Effexor, now out of…

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1. Venlafaxine: an enduring SNRI myth

  • Post author:Ken Gillman
  • Post category:Antidepressants/SNRIs
  • Post published:22 March 2020
  • Post last modified:26 November 2023

These commentaries are based on Dr Gillman’s peer reviewed scientific papers, see Publications, Venlafaxine (Effexor, now out of patent) and its ‘badge-engineered’ metabolite off-spring (desvenlafaxine, Pristiq- in patent, which is even…

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Why Most New Antidepressants Are Ineffective

  • Post author:Ken Gillman
  • Post category:For Review
  • Post published:14 November 2012
  • Post last modified:12 October 2022

Updated Introduction: Jan 2020I posted the commentary below ‘Why Most New Antidepressants Are Ineffective’ nearly two decades ago. I have received several messages from eminent professors who have seen it…

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