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headaches. Antidepressants may inadvertently undermine a patient's attempts at losing weight. By no means do we suggest withholding or suddenly withdrawing antidepressants from patients who truly need them. However, when… Click to show full abstract
headaches. Antidepressants may inadvertently undermine a patient's attempts at losing weight. By no means do we suggest withholding or suddenly withdrawing antidepressants from patients who truly need them. However, when faced with a patient who struggles to lose weight, we would encourage a careful review of the patient's medications. In addition, in treating chronic intractable headaches, clinicians should weigh the risks and benefits before prescribing a tricyclic, as in the long-term management of patients with IIH, these drugs may cause more of a headache than you bargained for.
Journal Title: Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology
Year Published: 2018
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