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What are the side effects of antidepressants?

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Tom Pennybacker, a consultant psychiatrist in London, points out that some people may experience side effects with antidepressant medication, such as a change of appetite or gastrointestinal disturbance. https://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com Chelsea Psychology Clinic are a group of London psychologists and psychiatrists offering private psychological therapy and psychiatry treatment from their premises across central London and Chelsea. The private therapy sessions cover the following areas: – Acceptance & Commitment Therapy – Cognitive Analytic Therapy – Cognitive-behavioural Therapy – Couples Therapy – Dialectical-behaviour Therapy – Mentalisation Based Treatment – Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy – Schema Therapy

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There are a range of side effects to be aware of when choosing which antidepressant to take. Some will have an impact on your appetite. Some people experience gastrointestinal disturbance on them. Generally, they are a group of medications that have very few side effects, but it will be important to discuss each individual medication with your psychiatrist.

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Dr Tom Pennybacker

Dr Tom Pennybacker

19 June 2022

"Dr Tom Pennybacker is a Consultant Psychiatrist and psychotherapist with many years’ experience working in the NHS and private sector. In the NHS he was the clinical lead for a team delivering complex psychiatric and psychological care to people with severe mental disorders. He has extensive experience of assessing and treating a wide range of mental health difficulties with medications and psychotherapy."

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