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Beyond depression: surprising health conditions antidepressants can treat

By Dipa Kamdar, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Kingston University

Antidepressants are typically prescribed to manage depression. But this isn’t the only reason you may be prescribed an antidepressant. In fact, they can have a broad range of effects, which makes them suitable for managing a range of other health conditions that aren’t necessarily related to mental health.

Here are five health conditions you may…

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