Preparation for Child Psych PRITE and Boards
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* Non-responders to citalopram (Ci) (n=565) alone were randomized to '''Ci+Bupropion ER''' and '''Ci+Buspirone.''' Roughly 30% achieved remission in both groups. Bupropion ER group had fewer side effects and and greater reduction in symtpoms severity (NEJM 2006)
 
* Non-responders to citalopram (Ci) (n=565) alone were randomized to '''Ci+Bupropion ER''' and '''Ci+Buspirone.''' Roughly 30% achieved remission in both groups. Bupropion ER group had fewer side effects and and greater reduction in symtpoms severity (NEJM 2006)
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Introduction

  • Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) block the serotonin transporter on the pre-synaptic neuron, increasing the serotonin available to bind to the post-synaptic 5-HT receptors.
  • SSRIs have very weak affinity for other mono-amine transporters (norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake).


SSRIs and Sleep

Major Studies

STAR*D

  • Non-responders to citalopram (Ci) (n=565) alone were randomized to Ci+Bupropion ER and Ci+Buspirone. Roughly 30% achieved remission in both groups. Bupropion ER group had fewer side effects and and greater reduction in symtpoms severity (NEJM 2006)