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Author(s): 
G Masterton
Journal Issue: 
Volume 37: Issue 1: 2007

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Abstract

 

The  SSRIs  have  become  the  most  heavily  prescribed  antidepressant drugs  in  North  America  and  Europe.  However,  they  have  been  dogged  by controversy  about  withdrawal  effects/drug  dependence,  heightened  suicidal thinking  and  behaviour,  and  their  use  in  children  and  adolescents  who  are depressed. This paper brings the reader up to date with developments, including opinion and guidance from the MHRA and NICE.

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