Antidepressant prescribing has increased year on year since the introduction of the selective
serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in the 1980s. More than 10% of adults in England are …

In England, the prescribing of antidepressants, primarily the newer generation
antidepressant classes, has steadily increased over recent years. There is ongoing debate …

BackgroundAlthough the efficacy of antidepressants has been demonstrated in randomised,
controlled clinical trials, it is how an antidepressant is used in clinical practice that …

Depression is a common illness which affects some 3% of the population per year. At least
25% of those with marked depression do not consult their general practitioner and in half of …

The objective of this study was to determine whether patients beginning therapy on the most
common tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) …

Background: Antidepressants are commonly prescribed by general practitioners as
treatment for depression. Controversy exists as to the effectiveness in everyday use of the …

Background: With the advent of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), the use
of antidepressants has increased drastically in Sweden. The use of tricyclic antidepressants …

Objective: To examine the indications for prescribing antidepressants and the clinical
outcome when they are prescribed for the treatment of depression, and compare tricyclic …

Background Antidepressant prescribing continues to rise. Contributing factors are increased
long-term prescribing and possibly the use of higher selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor …

Introduction Prescription rates for antidepressants (ADs) are high and continue to increase,
despite evidence of significant adverse effects, including withdrawal symptoms, and …