Russia (bbabo.net), - Post-covid syndrome in patients with coronavirus infection manifests itself in a wide variety of disorders. Signs include increased anxiety and depression. As a result, the consumption of antidepressants is on the rise. This was announced by the director of the National Scientific Center for Narcology - a branch of the National Research Center for Psychiatry and Narcology named after Serbsky, Doctor of Medical Sciences Tatyana Klimenko.

“People have an increased level of anxiety, and not only those who have post-covid syndrome. In general, the situation with the pandemic itself increases the level of anxiety of the population. Naturally, people are more likely to start using tranquilizers and antidepressants, and often this is done without a doctor’s prescription,” - quotes Klimenko RIA Novosti.

However, these drugs belong to the prescription group, their use requires certain indications and must be prescribed by a doctor, Klymenko warned.

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