Antidepressant use with Hepatitis C?
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According to this review article published in BMC Gastroenterology: Level 1 Evidence is based on ≥ 2 RCTs (randomized controlled trials) or meta-analysis.
Only Escitalopram currently has Level 1 evidence for treating or preventing depression emerging during Hepatitic C treatment.
Drug Interactions of Escitalopram with Direct-acting antiretrovirals:
- No interaction observed with Boceprevir.
- 35% ↓ escitalopram AUC with Telaprevir: so may need to titrate escitalopram dose according to clinical response.
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This chapter will answer the following questions:
- Preferred Antidepressant with comorbid Hepatitis C?
- Drug interactions between antidepressants and Hepatitis C treatment.
- Which antidepressants require dosage adjustment?
- Which antidepressants to avoid?
- St. John’s Wort use with Hepatitis C?
Antidepressants use with Hepatitis C
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