Taking antidepressants long-term ‘increases your risk of killer condition’

AN increasing number of Brits are taking antidepressants as long term maintenance. While little is known of the real long-term effects of the pills antidepressant prescribing in England continue to rise each year. 1 People should not stop taking their drugs suddenly and should speak to their GP if concerned Credit: Getty – Contributor A new study has found the use of antidepressants could increase the risk of heart disease. However, experts have warned people not to stop taking the drugs. Researchers at the University of Bristol found “concerning associations” between taking the pills over ten years and increases in… Read Full Article