Tag: antidepressants

Weighing up the effectiveness and role of antidepressants in treatment

A study published in Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin has explored the efficacy,…

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Existing drugs could be repurposed to treat depression thanks to new method

Existing drugs developed for one condition could be repurposed to treat depression,…

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Number of antidepressants prescribed doubles in past decade

The number of antidepressants prescribed in England in the past decade has…

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Patients fear antidepressants are a “dirty little habit”, according to research

Some people diagnosed with depression still question the legitimacy of antidepressants and…

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Psychological effects of antidepressants more widespread than thought

Thoughts of suicide, sexual difficulties and emotional numbness as a result of…

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