Exxua (gepirone): the newly approved antidepressant

On this episode, we discuss the 5-HT1A receptor agonist, Exxua (gepirone). Exxua was recently FDA approved for the treatment of general depression. We review the long road this medication took to get approved. We also summarize the dosing, adverse effects, drug-drug interactions, etc for Exxua.
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[@JG-qc7fm]

got to do a presentation on this drug thx guys

[@IS-gk4jf]

I was interested in this new drug, Exxua, to treat my anxiety cough. I was taking Pristiq which was helping significantly, but I put on a lot of weight. Exxua sounded great because it sounded like it didn't affect weight or sex.
Sounds like it's a bit risky though

[@MrPaulosophy]

I think I remember something about buspirone being used as a monotherapy for mdd at 90mg/day. I could be wrong tho. But I'm pretty sure I read something about that.