The systematic review was done by Cochrane researchers at King’s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre in the UK.

The review included 51 studies comparing antidepressants to placebos. Most studies trialled selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants. A total of 3603 patients were involved, suffering from physical illnesses including stroke, HIV/AIDS, Parkinson’s disease and cancer. The researchers found that antidepressants were more effective than placebos, although patients receiving antidepressants were more likely to experience adverse effects, including sexual dysfunction and dry mouth...................Click for more

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