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May 5, 2021

Do β-Blockers Cause Depression?

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Psychiatric Adverse Events During β-Blocker Therapy.

Thomas G Riemer, Linda E Villagomez Fuentes, Engi A E Algharably et al. - Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979)

This systematic review and meta-analysis found no significant association between beta-blocker therapy and increased risk of depression, debunking a widely held clinical belief. The evidence addressed one of the most common reasons patients and clinicians avoid beta-blockers.

Summary

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