Woman reports suicidal thoughts after taking antidepressants as concerns grow over safety warnings in the UK

A woman, Lingling Wang, has reported severe suicidal thoughts after taking antidepressants, similar to those prescribed to Thomas Kingston, who died by suicide. She claims she was not adequately informed about the potential side effects of these medications. Concerns have been raised by a coroner and MPs regarding the safety of antidepressants, with nearly 200 alerts related to deaths linked to citalopram and sertraline reported to the UK’s medicines regulator over the past decade. The regulator is currently reviewing safety warnings for 30 antidepressants. Wang's experience highlights issues with communication about medication risks. The NHS advises that antidepressants should not be the first treatment for mild depression and emphasizes the importance of discussing side effects and withdrawal symptoms with patients.