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Researchers warn long-term antidepressant use 'may increase risk of heart disease'

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A new study has suggested that long-term use of antidepressants could increase the risk of hear disease. Despite this, experts have stressed that it's important people do not stop taking the drug if they need it.

Researchers at the University of Bristol found "concerning associations" between taking the drug over a 10-year period and an increase in heart disease and death from cardiovascular disease.

However, the researches noted that they could not be sure if it was depression itself increasing the risk of heart problem - something other experts have echoed while stating people should not be too alarmed by the findings.

In the study, experts examined eight different antidepressants including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) citalopram, sertraline, fluoxetine, and paroxetine. Read more: 'Toxic staff culture' at mental health unit where police are investigating alleged mistreatment of patients They also examined mirtazapine, venlafaxine, duloxetine, and trazodone.

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