Side Effects of 30 Antidepressants Ranked and Compared: Lancet Study
Not all antidepressants are created equal when it comes to your waistline, heart, and blood pressure, according to a sweeping study published in The Lancet that analyzed data from more than 58,000 people to create the first comprehensive ranking of drug side effects.
TL;DR
- A study in The Lancet analyzed data from over 58,000 people.
- The study created the first comprehensive ranking of antidepressant side effects.
- It compared 30 antidepressants, including older tricyclics and newer SSRIs.
- Side effects analyzed include impacts on waistline, heart, and blood pressure.
- Some analyzed antidepressants are not available in the U.S.