Balancing act: Weighing up the benefits versus adverse effects of antidepressants

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Balancing act: Weighing up the benefits versus adverse effects of antidepressants

4 November 2020

Vanessa Weenink

Wednesday 4 November 2020, 12:30 AM

Woman lying on bed Photo by Vladislav Muslakov on Unsplash

Antidepressants can cause sexual dysfunction, but patients may need prompting to reveal this adverse effect

This case study illustrates some adverse effects of antidepressants to be considered when balancing the risk–benefit equation

Pauline McQuoid

Key points, Common side effects of antidepressants that may affect medication adherence are gastrointestinal disturbances, sexual dysfunction and weight gain. G, Pract Green w Pale Yellow

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