Antidepressants: Side Effects
Commons · Question 9059 · Tabled 11 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Helen Morgan
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that patients are informed of the side effects of antidepressant medication prescriptions.
Answer
Answered by Preet Kaur Gill, 25 Jun 2026
When antidepressants are prescribed, the clinician responsible for the patient’s care should explain the medicine clearly. This should include a discussion with the patient about the possible benefits, risks, and side effects of treatment. Patients are al...