Weight Loss vs. Weight Gain? Antidepressant Side Effects Vary Wildly, Study Finds

A large new study found that the side effects of antidepressants vary significantly by drug. Some medications resulted in weight loss, while others resulted in weight gain. Heart rate and blood pressure also differed notably among medications. Here's what you need to know.

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