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Beyond depression: surprising health conditions antidepressants can treat

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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 be prescribed an antidepressant for.

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Article published on The Conversation - Health and Medicine.

Period31 Jan 2025

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  • TitleBeyond depression: surprising health conditions antidepressants can treat
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletThe Conversation
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date31/01/25
    DescriptionAntidepressants 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 be prescribed an antidepressant for.
    URLhttps://theconversation.com/beyond-depression-surprising-health-conditions-antidepressants-can-treat-247821
    PersonsDipa Kamdar