Personality disorder, unspecified

SSRI antidepressant for depression and generalised anxiety — generally once-daily dosing.

Brands: Cipralex (escitalopram), Lexamil (escitalopram)

SA strengths: 5 mg tablet · 10 mg tablet · 20 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Often 10 mg mane; may increase to 20 mg daily per response. Elderly: start 5 mg.

SSRI used for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD — food does not significantly alter absorption.

Brands: Zoloft (sertraline), Serlife (sertraline)

SA strengths: 50 mg tablet · 100 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Usually start 50 mg daily; common range 50–200 mg daily.

Long half-life SSRI — useful when adherence is uneven; activating profile in some patients.

Brands: Prozac (fluoxetine), Lovan (fluoxetine), Nuzak (fluoxetine)

SA strengths: 20 mg capsule

Typical dosing: Commonly 20 mg daily; higher doses per specialist titration.

SSRI with anticholinergic effects — shorter taper may be needed on discontinuation.

Brands: Paxil (paroxetine)

SA strengths: 20 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Often 20 mg daily for depression/anxiety; PTSD doses may differ.

SSRI antidepressant — QT caution at higher doses in some guidelines.

Brands: Cilift (citalopram)

SA strengths: 20 mg tablet · 40 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Typically 20 mg daily; max commonly 40 mg (lower in elderly).

SNRI for depression and anxiety — may help comorbid pain; blood pressure monitoring at higher doses.

Brands: Efexor (venlafaxine), Venlor (venlafaxine)

SA strengths: 37.5 mg tablet · 75 mg tablet · 150 mg XR capsule

Typical dosing: Start 75 mg daily; XR formulations commonly 75–225 mg daily.

SNRI licensed for depression, anxiety, and neuropathic pain indications.

Brands: Cymbalta (duloxetine)

SA strengths: 30 mg capsule · 60 mg capsule

Typical dosing: Commonly 60 mg daily for depression; fibromyalgia/pain regimens per script.

Tricyclic antidepressant — low doses often used for nerve pain, migraine prevention, or sleep.

Brands: Amitriptyline, Trepiline (amitriptyline), Trepiline (low-dose amitriptyline), Elavil (amitriptyline)

SA strengths: 10 mg tablet · 25 mg tablet · 50 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Pain/sleep: 10–25 mg nocte; depression: higher divided doses under supervision.

Structured talking therapy (e.g. CBT) for mental health and adjustment.

Session formats: 50 min session · 60 min session

Typical plan: Typically 50–60 min weekly or fortnightly sessions.

Functional rehabilitation — workplace pacing, ergonomics, ADL retraining.

Session formats: 45 min session · 60 min session

Typical plan: 45–60 min sessions per treating plan.