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Should I take antidepressants if I smoke?

Dr. Robin Miller, MD
Dr. Robin Miller, MD
Internal Medicine
Smokers who take antidepressants often have a lower risk of heart attacks. In this video, Dr. Robin Miller explains the relationship between smoking and antidepressants.


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