Meds link to depression

TAKING more than one type of medication almost doubles the risk of depression, a study has found.

The danger triples for patients taking three pills, including painkillers and heartburn tablets.

It comes as recent data shows half of pensioners take five drugs a day.

Lead researcher Professor Dima Qato, of the University of Illinois, said: “Polypharmacy can lead to depressive symptoms.

“Patients and health care providers need to be aware of the risk.”