Do you avoid SSRIs in patients with a history of RCVS?

Topics: Neurology • Vascular Neurology • Headache • Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry

Answer from: at Academic Institution

SSRIs are on a long list of medications associated with RCVS. The condition is relatively rare, and a very low percentage of patients have recurrences. If there is a strong indication for antidepressants, I would treat them with appropriate warnings.

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at University of Colorado, Climate & Health Dept
I also recommend that they start low and go slow w...

Answer from: at Academic Institution

I would also start low and proceed gradually, bearing in mind the risk if there is a strong indication.

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