Most off-label antidepressant prescriptions lack scientific evidence, study warns

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We’re likely to believe that if our doctor prescribes us a drug, it’s exactly what we need.

But a new study warns this is hardly the case.

Most off-label antidepressant prescriptions lack strong scientific evidence, scientists claim.

Off-label use occurs when a drug is prescribed for a different condition, given to a different patient group, such as children, or in a different dose than in the approved label.

Read more of the original article from DailyMail.

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