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Scientists have ranked the effects of antidepressants on physical health for the first time. New research has revealed huge differences between the side effects of different drugs like sertraline, citalopram and amitriptyline.

The study found the most noticeable differences in weight change , heart rate and blood pressure.

For example, it found that people taking certain antidepressants can put on up to 2kg in the first two months of treatment, while patients taking other drugs can expect to shed 2.5kg. Researchers also warn that each 1kg in weight gain increases a patients' heart risk and increases in blood pressure can increase a person's risk of stroke .

Experts stress the findings "should not be a cause for concern" and will instead help patients and clinician

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