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Smoking and antidepressants pharmacokinetics: a systematic review.

Pedro OliveiraJoana RibeiroHelena DonatoNuno G G F Madeira
Published in: Annals of general psychiatry (2017)
There is evidence showing a reduction in the concentration of serum levels of fluvoxamine, duloxetine, mirtazapine and trazodone in smoking patients as compared to nonsmokers. The evidence regarding other commonly used antidepressants is scarce. Nonetheless, smoking status should be considered when choosing an antidepressant treatment, given the risk of pharmacokinetic interactions.
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