Millions taking antidepressants for five years or more
More than a quarter of patients on antidepressants in England - about two million people - have been taking them for five years, the BBC has found.
The investigation also uncovered evidence that a leading drug company attempted 27 years ago to conceal possible withdrawal effects that one drug could cause. The NHS recommends antidepressants as a treatment for more severe depression. Talking therapy as well as exercise and lifestyle changes might be recommended instead of, or in combination with, the medication.
The symptoms depend on the individual, which drug they were taking, and for how long. Many patients can stop taking antidepressants without experiencing any problems. "We should not volunteer to describe the withdrawal symptoms, but have an agreed list prepared in case they insist," the memo says. It added: "Public health organisations and professional medical bodies throughout the world have recognised sertraline and other SSRIs as the treatment of choice for adult depression." The company said the drug's label warned about withdrawal and had been updated "as required".
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