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NHS symptoms that mean people on antidepressant need to call GP
NHS symptoms that mean people on antidepressant need to call GP

The medication is commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety, and panic attacks Read more

Mirror - Dec 27
People’s Pharmacy: Patient warns others that weaning off antidepressants is extremely difficult
People’s Pharmacy: Patient warns others that weaning off antidepressants is extremely difficult

This patient wasn't made aware of all the side effects they've been suffering. Read more

Oregon Local News - Dec 14
Want to quit antidepressants? Slow tapering plus therapy is the most effective way, study suggests
Want to quit antidepressants? Slow tapering plus therapy is the most effective way, study suggests

Slowly reducing the dosage of antidepressants while continuing psychotherapy, can help prevent symptoms from returning, a comprehensive new study found. Read more

Euronews - Dec 11
Laughing gas shows fast antidepressant effects in early clinical trials
Laughing gas shows fast antidepressant effects in early clinical trials

A systematic review and meta-analysis in eBioMedicine shows that nitrous oxide can rapidly reduce depressive symptoms within hours, particularly at higher doses, but effects are short-lived after single treatments. Repeated dosing appears to extend and strengthen antidepressant benefits, although... Read more

Medical News - Dec 09
Young Australians are staying on antidepressants for longer than ever
Young Australians are staying on antidepressants for longer than ever

Long-term antidepressant use in Australia increased steadily between 2014 and 2023, with the largest relative rise seen among adolescents and young adults aged 10 to 24 years. Treatment duration also lengthened over time, while apparent dose reduction efforts remained limited, raising concerns ab... Read more

Medical News - Dec 08
A daily probiotic can help cut the risk of gut damage from antidepressants
A daily probiotic can help cut the risk of gut damage from antidepressants

Researchers claim they have found an easy solution. The plant fibre works by travelling through the large intestine and acts as a food source for gut bacteria and helps growth. Read more

Mail Online - Nov 23
Celebrity Race Across the World airs Roman Kemp candidly speaking about his mental health struggles and coming off antidepressants
Celebrity Race Across the World airs Roman Kemp candidly speaking about his mental health struggles and coming off antidepressants

Roman Kemp and sister Harleymoon had a heart-to-heart in a recent Celebrity Race Across the World episode. Read more

Radio Times - Nov 20
Christmas food warning if you're taking warfarin, statins or antidepressants
Christmas food warning if you're taking warfarin, statins or antidepressants

You also need to be aware of the dangers if you're taking antibiotics, sedatives or painkillers Read more

Mirror - Nov 10