A review of eight large-scale observational studies has found that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil may significantly reduce the risk of attempted or completed suicide in depressed adults. Previous research, including a 2007 U.S. Food and Drug Administration study, concluded that the SSRI-related risk of suicide was neutral in adults, elevated in patients under 25, and reduced in people older than 65. But in a new study, researchers found that...
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The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) category of drugs have been on the scene for over 20 years since it was discovered that... Read more »
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A fairly common scenario is that you're on a medication that works well initially, but after a while, it works less, and ultimately stops... Read more »
A class of commonly used antidepressants may be the cause of infertility in some men, new studies suggest. Researchers at Cornell Medical Center in... Read more »
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Treatment with antidepressants may help relieve the depression experienced by many patients with severe heart disease, a new study suggests.... Read more »
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Drug Treatment GuidelinesMajor Classes of Antidepressants and General Treatment GuidelinesMajor classes of antidepressants include:Selective... Read more »
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