Antidepressants: I wasn’t told about the side-effects
Seonaid Stallan’s son took his own life two months after he was given a different antidepressant. Source link
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Antidepressants: Two million taking them for five years or more
The scale of long-term use – and concerns about withdrawal symptoms – are revealed by BBC Panorama. Source link
‘Shocking’ lack of evidence on antidepressants for chronic pain
“Existing services, usually outside healthcare, including support with mobility, debt management, trauma, and social isolation, can be helpful for people living with pain – and identifying what matters most to people and signposting to appropriate local support is a promising way forward.” Source link
Antidepressants exit must happen in stages, says medical watchdog
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence says this is to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Source link
Some antidepressants may make heatwave challenging
Some types of mental health medication may make it difficult for the body to regulate temperature. Source link
Nearly half a million more adults on antidepressants in England
There has also been a rise in children and teenagers taking the drugs, NHS figures show. Source link
Fat Pharms: Antidepressants and Weight Gain
More than 1 in 10 Americans take antidepressants to treat depression. For the most part, these medications get the job done. Your health care provider may need to tweak your dosage or switch you to a different kind to find the best fit, but most people notice an improvement in 6 weeks or so. Like … Read more
Antidepressants Often Ineffective During Pregnancy, in New Moms
MONDAY, March 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Antidepressants don’t always help ease depression and anxiety in pregnant women and new moms, according to a new study. “This is the first longitudinal data to show that many pregnant women report depression and anxiety symptoms during pregnancy and postpartum, despite their choice to continue treatment with antidepressants,” … Read more
NHS could give therapy before anti-depressants, under new guidelines
Group exercise and mindfulness are also to be recommended before medication, according to new advice. Source link
Many can stop anti-depressants without relapse
Staying on them reduces the risk of depression recurring but there’s no guarantee, a study suggests. Source link