A recent study examining reasons for discontinuing antidepressants has shed light on the distressing physical and mental side effects experienced by users. The findings raise concerns about the safety and effectiveness of these widely prescribed psychotropic drugs.
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The research, conducted jointly by experts from the United States and the United Kingdom, analysed 667 reviews posted on the popular online health forum, WebMD. The users had been taking seven common selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants. The most common reason cited for discontinuation was the negative side effects associated with the medications.