Antidepressants ‘substantially increase risk’ of low blood pressure when standing up in older people, study results suggest

The use of antidepressants — particularly selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) — are associated with a “statistically substantial increased risk” of postural hypotension (PH) in older people during the first 28 days of use, according to the results of a study. The study, published on 20 May 2025 in the British Journal of General Practice, […]