Research and analysis

Antidepressants – updated safety communications

Public Assessment Report on the review of antidepressants. How the risks of suicidal thoughts and behaviours and sexual dysfunction (where symptoms continue after stopping treatment), are communicated to patients.

• From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
• Published: 15 October 2026

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Antidepressants – updated safety communications: Public Assessment Report (PAR)

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This report presents the MHRA’s review of antidepressants on how the risks of suicidal thoughts and behaviours and sexual dysfunction where symptoms continue after stopping treatment are communicated to patients.