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SSRI antidepressants are often 'carelessly prescribed'
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- SSRIs, like Prozac and Zoloft, are among the world's most-prescribed psychiatric drugs.
- https://p.dw.com/p/5ECy ESome researchers believe SSRIs are overprescribed, but even supporters of the therapy say their use should be limited Image: B.
- Drugs such as Prozac, Zoloft and Lexapro are used to treat depression and anxiety disorders in millions of people.
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SSRIs, like Prozac and Zoloft, are among the world's most-prescribed psychiatric drugs. These antidepressants help a lot of people. But they don't always work. In fact, some experts suggest they are overprescribed.
https://p.dw.com/p/5ECy ESome researchers believe SSRIs are overprescribed, but even supporters of the therapy say their use should be limited Image: B. Boissonnet/BSIP/picture alliance Advertisement Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are among the most widely prescribed antidepressants in the world.
Drugs such as Prozac, Zoloft and Lexapro are used to treat depression and anxiety disorders in millions of people.
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