Paroxetine tablets [Film-Coated]

This film begins with Professor Ian C Reid asking, in 2010: “why antidepressants might upset people so much, and why are they so demonised?” This film shares some of my … Continue reading Paroxetine tablets [Film-Coated]

1 in 7

1 in 7 Scots are now taking antidepressants, mostly in the long term and often indefinitely. Following the publication of a recent meta-analysis on antidepressants, a number of experts were … Continue reading 1 in 7

Antidepressant prescribing and informed consent

I have submitted the following to the BMJ in response to this research news: Large meta-analysis ends doubts about efficacy of antidepressants In Scotland, it is estimated that 1 in … Continue reading Antidepressant prescribing and informed consent

“Villains and Demonisers”

Almost a decade ago, one of the advisors to the Scottish Government on prescribing of antidepressants stated that it was the general public and their “distaste” for antidepressants that were … Continue reading “Villains and Demonisers”