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Do all antidepressants cause liver problems?
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No: No antidepressants including SSRI and NSRI do not cause liver problems usually. Only very rarely and in an unpredictable manner - "idiosyncratic reactions". Look for other causes of your liver issues.
Answered 3/13/2019
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