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Most Of  Antidepressants Are Causing Harm, Research Says

London: British experts have expressed concern about a number of antidepressants, saying they are not only being misdiagnosed but also being misused.

Experts say this after a careful and thorough review of major research on antidepressants. Dr Mark Harwood, a professor of psychiatry at University College London, who is also the lead author of the study, said: "We are not saying that depression should not be treated at all.

Explaining this further, Dr Mark stated: "We urge psychiatrists to take unique care when prescribing antidepressants, prescribing the medication in small doses and for short periods of time. Pay more attention to folks that are stricken by severe despair.

It has to be cited that during this analytical article, many technical flaws got here to light after

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an in-depth re-exam of all the investigations achieved up to the anti-depressant medicinal drug. For example, some studies lasted only 6 to 12 weeks and it was not known how long patients continued to use the medication and what effect it had on their mental health.

The authors say that anti-depressants (antidepressants) should be avoided in low-intensity depression as they may cause harm rather than benefit. Many antidepressant medications are given for a short period of time with severe symptoms but patients continue to use them for many years.

It is also important to note that many studies on antidepressant medications exaggerate the minor benefits of these medications, while not dismissing their side effects as insignificant. With the use of SSRI medications to treat depression, 20% of patients experienced problems such as drowsiness, dry mouth, excessive sweating, and weight gain throughout the day.

About 20% of patients experienced discomfort, nausea, constipation, sudden muscle cramps or tingling, cholera and dizziness. The survey also found that 71 per cent of long-term antidepressants experienced emotional numbness in themselves, with 70 per cent saying they spent more time during the day with cumbersome and homely routines. Feeling we have 'Run out of gas' emotionally, 66% reported sexual problems while 63% complained of drowsiness.

The survey raised questions about the use of antidepressant drugs in young children, as their use, especially among adolescent girls, is on the rise. With all of this in mind, experts advise all doctors to be very careful when prescribing co-medication and to pay special attention to both its harmful and beneficial effects.