RichardJR

@electricbluesfan.bsky.social

5 months ago

7/9 “Our findings show that #SSRIs, which are the most prescribed type of #antidepressant, tend to have fewer physical side-effects, which is reassuring.”

“But for others, closer physical health monitoring may be warranted," Dr. #Pillinger adds.

#SSRIs #MentalHealth

RichardJR

@electricbluesfan.bsky.social

5 months ago

6/9 Dr. Toby #Pillinger of KCL stresses that antidepressants "are not identical."

“While many people benefit from them... some can lead to meaningful changes in weight, heart rate and blood pressure in a relatively short period.”

There is, however, some reassuring news.

#MedEd