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Haloperidol and SSRIs

Published 17/02/2026

Many people prescribed haloperidol are also taking an antidepressant, often an SSRI such as citalopram or sertraline. This combination is common in real clinical practice, but it also raises understandable questions about safety, side effects, and whether the medicines are working together or against each other.

Why Isn’t My Haloperidol Working?

Published 16/02/2026

If you have been prescribed haloperidol and feel that it is not working, you are not alone. This is one of the most common concerns people raise after starting or adjusting an antipsychotic, and it does not automatically mean the medication has failed.

Why Statins Work Well for Some People and Cause Side Effects in Others

Published 13/02/2026

Being told you have “high cholesterol” can feel unsettling, particularly if medication is mentioned early in the conversation. But cholesterol itself is not a disease, and rising cholesterol does not mean damage has already occurred. To understand why statins help some people easily while others struggle with side effects, it helps to start with the basics and then look at what cholesterol tests alone cannot explain.

Can You Take Sertraline With Methylphenidate?

Published 10/02/2026

If you’ve searched for sertraline and methylphenidate, you’re probably trying to make sense of how two very different medicines are meant to work together, and whether how you’re feeling is normal.

Quetiapine for Sleep and Anxiety

Published 10/02/2026

Quetiapine can be a very helpful medicine for some people, but it’s also a medication that raises a lot of questions, particularly when it’s used for sleep or anxiety. This guide explains what quetiapine is used for, how it works, why some people find it very sedating, and what to watch out for if you’ve been prescribed lower doses such as quetiapine 25mg or quetiapine 50mg.

Escitalopram vs Citalopram: Which SSRI is Right for You?

Published 02/02/2026

If you’re deciding between escitalopram and citalopram, you’re not alone. These are two of the most commonly prescribed SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) in the UK, particularly for anxiety and depression. They’re closely related medications, and they’re often discussed as if they’re almost interchangeable. In fact, both are influenced by a key drug-metabolising enzyme pathway called CYP2C19, which helps your body process and clear certain SSRIs.

CYP2C19 Testing for Clopidogrel

Published 19/01/2026

Clopidogrel remains one of the most widely used antiplatelet medicines in UK practice. But the UK is now moving more decisively toward genotype-guided antiplatelet decision-making. NICE’s 2024 diagnostics guidance (DG59) was a key first step, recommending CYP2C19 pharmacogenetic testing to determine whether clopidogrel is suitable for people who have just had an ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA).

Understanding Paternity Test Results

Published 19/01/2026

AttoLife has provided thousands of Ministry of Justice-approved legal DNA test results for court cases under Section 20 of the Family Law Reform Act 1969, with analysis carried out in a UKAS-accredited ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory. We also have extensive experience providing peace of mind DNA testing outside the courtroom for individuals seeking confirmation of biological family connections.

Supporting Change in Child Law

Published 08/01/2026

Recent developments in child and family law, including those arising from the Mazur judgment, have created a period of adjustment for many professionals working in the sector. For legal teams already managing complex, high-stakes cases, change of this kind can introduce additional uncertainty at a time when clarity and continuity are essential.