Antidepressants
Antidepressants: New study sheds light on withdrawal symptoms
In the new research, the most commonly used antidepressants in the UK were found to have the lowest rates of withdrawal symptoms throughout the study.
By Jane Kirby, PA Health and Science Editor
Postnatal depression drug ‘shows benefits five years on’
Between 10 and 15% of women suffer postnatal depression in the first year after their child is born, experts said.
By Ella Pickover, PA Health Correspondent
Prescribing antidepressants for chronic pain lacks evidence, experts say
Existing guidelines say the drugs may help with quality of life, pain, sleep and psychological distress.
Patients taking antidepressants can become less sensitive to rewards – research
Scientists explain why SSRI medication can cause ’emotional blunting’.
No ‘clear evidence’ depression is caused by low serotonin levels
NHS figures show that the number of people in England taking antidepressants continues to rise, with 8.3m patients receiving them in 2021/22.
Antidepressant reduces anxiety rather than depression, study finds
Experts said the drugs should continue to be prescribed by GPs.