“Florence Forrest, comedian. 45 years old and on 20 antidepressants.” This is how the favorite humorist of the French presents himself in autofiction orders, currently airing on Canal+. His medication probably includes a serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It is indeed the most recommended class of antidepressants worldwide. SSRIs increase the concentration of serotonin, the neurotransmitter that allows communication between neurons and is often referred to as the “happy hormone.” Developed in the 1990s, led by fluoxetine (Prozac), SSRIs quickly replaced older antidepressants because they were better tolerated. However, their effectiveness and appropriateness of prescribing for the very large public are regularly questioned.
This summer, the debate reignited after the publication of two new studies. one disrupts the biological mechanism of the disease and the other attacks the efficiency…
Source: Le Figaro
