Antidepressant Warning Labels May Not Keep Youths Safe From Suicide: Study
“Black box” warning labels on antidepressants regarding suicidal thoughts and behavior may cause more harm than benefit, researchers warn.
Tag Archives: Antidepressants
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Remeron Fails to Help Treat Breathing Problems from COPD, Lung Disease: Study
Researchers warn that antidepressants like Remeron should not be prescribed off-label for breathlessness, as they may cause additional complications.
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Fall Risk Among Older Adults With Depression Lower With Use of First-Line Antidepressants: Study
Findings may provide important treatment guidance, suggesting that the risk of falls and injuries may be less with first-line antidepressants than among older adults receiving no treatment for their depression
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FDA Faces Lawsuit Over Failure to Add Sexual Side Effects Warnings to Certain Antidepressants
Canadian and European regulators have already added long-term sexual dysfunction warnings to antidepressants like Lexapro and Effexor, but the consumer watchdog Public Citizen indicates that FDA has failed to do so.
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Study Finds Increase in Psychotropic Drugs Prescribed to Children with Type 1 Diabetes
Children with type 1 diabetes face a higher risk of mental health problems, such as ADHD and depression, which is driving prescription rates for psychotropic drugs higher, researchers found.
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Child Poisoning Deaths Linked to Common Household Items Spiked In 2021: CPSC Report
Acetaminophen, laundry pods, and blood pressure medications all contributed to 2021's increase in child poisoning deaths.
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Antidepressants During Pregnancy Not Be as Big a Risk to Unborn as Previously Thought: Study
Once researchers calculated for other factors, such as health conditions, they found that the risks of developmental problems linked to antidepressants disappeared.
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Study Warns Long-Term Antidepressant Use Does Not Improve Quality of Life for Users
Researchers determined long-term antidepressant use should be paired with other mental health treatments for overall quality of life improvements.
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Antidepressants Often Little Help For Pregnant Women Suffering From Depression, Researchers Warn
Taking antidepressants also increases the risk of pregnant women suffering diabetes, miscarriage and postpartum bleeding.
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Antidepressants During Pregnancy Linked to Lower Scores for Children on Standardized Tests: Study
Use of antidepressants during pregnancy may cause neurological development problems in children resulting in lower standardized testing scores
