New Study Highlights Metabolism Risks in Combination Antidepressant Therapy in Nepal
A Dhulikhel Hospital study finds that combining antidepressants reduces insomnia but sharply increases metabolic side effects like weight gain and appetite changes, underscoring the need for stronger monitoring in Nepal.
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