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- Capsules
- Tablets
- Oral drops
- Oro-dispersible tablets
For use where ordinary tablets are not suitable.
- Tablets
- Capsules
- Oral solution
- Tablets
An SSRI is the usual 1st line treatment option.
An alternative SSRI or a SNRI is considered 2nd line.
Pregabalin is a 3rd-line option. Used as monotherapy in line with NICE guidance.
- Tablets
Off-label.
- Capsules
Initiation and stabilisation by the Mental Health specialist team for a minimum of 3 months before any transfer of prescribing.
Not for routine initiation in new patients - risks of toxicity in overdose.
- Oral solution
Initiation and stabilisation by the Mental Health specialist team for a minimum of 3 months before any transfer of prescribing.
Not for routine initiation in new patients - risks of toxicity in overdose.
To prescribe as 50mg/5ml oral solution sugar free.
Note - the 100mg/5ml is very expensive and should not be prescribed.
- Tablets
Initiation and stabilisation by the Mental Health specialist team for a minimum of 3 months before any transfer of prescribing.
Not for routine initiation in new patients - risks of toxicity in overdose.
Use capsules where possible. Trazodone 50mg and 100mg tablets are disproportionately expensive and should not be prescribed if a capsule could be used.