HealthRussians are buying more antidepressants, but doctors say that does not necessarily mean more depression

Antidepressant sales in Russia have risen steadily, but doctors say the increase cannot be explained by depression alone. More diagnoses and less stigma around psychiatric care may be contributing, while the drugs are also prescribed for conditions including post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain, migraine, and irritable bowel syndrome. Most people can stop safely with gradual tapering: recent data show good outcomes for 85% of users, though stopping too quickly or switching drugs abruptly can cause withdrawal symptoms.

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