DW Top • June 5, 2026 05:59

SSRI antidepressants are often 'carelessly prescribed'

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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.

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SSRI antidepressants are often 'carelessly prescribed'

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 …

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