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News Articles: side effects

A new study found the most commonly prescribed antidepressants in the U.S., called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, tended to have fewer side effects than some older medications.

Antidepressant side effects differ greatly depending on the drug, study finds

Millions of Americans take antidepressants. And like all medication, they come with side effects. Researchers studied 30 different antidepressants and found side effects vary from drug to drug.

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  • Will Stone
Some readers wrote to NPR with concerns about a whole slate of unusual conditions they've been noticing in the aftermath of their own vaccines.

Coronavirus FAQ: What Does It Mean If My Ears Ring Or Toes Hurt After A Vaccine?

There are some side effects that are pretty common: sore arm, headache, fatigue, fever. But people are saying they've got other unusual reactions. Is it the vaccine — or something else?

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  • Pranav Baskar
You can do a lot of things with minimal risk after being vaccinated. Although our public health expert says that maybe it's not quite time for a rave or other tightly packed events. Above: Fans take photographs of Megan Thee Stallion at a London show in 2019.

Coronavirus FAQ: You're Vaccinated. Cool! Now About Those 'Breakthrough' Infections...

No vaccine is 100% effective. Though so-called "breakthrough" COVID cases are rare, the virus is circulating widely. What's a vaccinated person to do? And ... not do?

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  • Sheila Mulrooney Eldred