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Welcome to Antidepressant Risks.

We are an independent team of experts committed to helping people make an informed choice about taking antidepressants and related medication. 

 

For some people, these medicines can be helpful. For others they may bring serious side effects, withdrawal symptoms, or reactions that are not always recognised quickly enough. 

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We believe everyone deserves clear, balanced information before starting treatment, and proper support if problems arise.

Our aim is to provide evidence-based resources, lived-experience stories, and practical guidance so that no one feels confused, dismissed, or alone.

 

We also campaign for safer prescribing, better recognition of adverse reactions, and greater awareness of antidepressant-induced suicide and withdrawal harms.

Above all, we want people to know this: ​You are not alone, and you deserve the full picture.

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We are a non-profit organisation and rely on your donations. 

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When no one could explain what was happening to me, Antidepressant Risks helped me find answers, support and hope

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Warning

 

The most extreme reactions to antidepressants, including suicide and violence, are more common when the dosage of an antidepressant changes or when starting or discontinuing the medication. Sometimes these reactions are caused by switching from one type of antidepressant to another. Anyone considering altering the dosage of their medication or withdrawing from it should take medical advice first from a doctor or suitably qualified practitioner. Some doctors are unaware of these issues so you may need to find one who recognises the problems and can support you.

 

Although some of our contributors and team members may work as practitioners, all of the final editorial decisions related to the content of this website have been made by non-medical people and are provided for general educational purposes only. None of the information and resources on the Antidepressant Risks website or provided in any communication constitutes or should be seen as medical, mental health, counselling, clinical or professional advice of any kind. For a full copy of our disclaimer please click here.

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