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Drugs prescribed off-label may do more harm than good

A new study from King's College London shows that off-label prescriptions of a common antidepressant doesn't help breathlessness in patients with respiratory disease – and may cause side effects.

Researchers warn prescribing medicines for a use which it has not been licensed could make things worse, even though the prescriber was trying to help.

A new study from King's College London shows that off-label prescriptions of a common antidepressant doesn't help breathlessness in patients with respiratory disease – and may cause side effects.

Researchers warn prescribing medicines for a use which it has not been licensed could make things worse, even though the prescriber was trying to help.

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