In this episode, Kelly interviews Dr. Mark Horowitz, a psychiatrist and author, about the long-term impacts of antidepressants, the challenges of coming off these medications, and the future of deprescribing. This conversation sheds light on why many people remain trapped on these drugs and what can be done to change this reality.
Key Topics:
The origins of Dr. Horowitz's involvement in deprescribing and his personal experience
The widespread use of antidepressants in America and the long-term health risks
How withdrawal symptoms can be mistaken for a need to stay on medication
The insidious side effects of antidepressants, including weight gain, sexual dysfunction, and increased risk of fractures
The lack of long-term studies and regulatory oversight on the effects of antidepressants
The importance of informed consent and alternative treatment options
How marketing and legal factors influence prescribing habits
Strategies for safe tapering and support resources for deprescribing
The evolving awareness and cultural shift regarding antidepressant risks
Deprescribing book
https://markhorowitz.org/
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