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news Dw English 2026-06-05

Experts Warn SSRI Antidepressants Often Prescribed Carelessly

Some experts suggest that SSRI antidepressants, widely prescribed globally, are frequently administered without sufficient consideration of their effectiveness or potential drawbacks.


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.

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