Antidepressant Suicidality Ages
A review of more than 370 studies has found that antidepressants boost the risk of suicide in people younger than 25, have no effect on suicidal behavior in those ages 25-64, and appear to reduce the risk of suicide in people ages 65 and older.
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Depression Medications, Antidepressants, Suicide Risk
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Drug Treatment GuidelinesMajor Classes of Antidepressants and General Treatment GuidelinesMajor classes of antidepressants include:Selective... Read more »
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