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Study Reveals Key Antidepressant Side Effects for GPs

10/24/2025

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A study from King's College London analyzed data from over 58,000 patients in 151 clinical trials to assess side effects of 30 antidepressants.
Dr. Lade Smith, president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, stressed understanding side effects, especially with talking therapies.
Professor Kamila Hawthorne, chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners, said GPs will monitor patients after prescribing antidepressants.
GPs will conduct reviews addressing side effects and adapt treatment.

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Story summary

A study from King's College London analyzed data from over 58,000 patients in 151 clinical trials to assess side effects of 30 antidepressants.
Dr. Lade Smith, president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, stressed understanding side effects, especially with talking therapies.
Professor Kamila Hawthorne, chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners, said GPs will monitor patients after prescribing antidepressants.
GPs will conduct reviews addressing side effects and adapt treatment.