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• Study Finds Some Antidepressants Cause Cognitive Decline, Dementia and Fracture Risks

  March 3, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that many antidepressants, particularly SSRIs, are frequently used as chemical restraints in dementia patients, increasing their risk of cognitive decline, bone fractures, other health issues, and even death.

• FDA Faces Lawsuit Over Failure to Add Sexual Side Effects Warnings to Certain Antidepressants

  May 22, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Public Citizen has filed a lawsuit against the FDA for failing to respond to a 2018 petition to add long-term sexual dysfunction warnings to certain types of antidepressants.

• Children Are Getting More Drugs for Anxiety, Less Therapy: Study

  June 15, 2023

  Stephanie Yanovich

  The findings of a new study warn that children are often not receiving therapy along with anxiety medications, which goes against current mental health treatment standards.

• Antidepressants During Pregnancy Linked to Lower Scores for Children on Standardized Tests: Study

  December 27, 2021

  Russell Maas

  A new study find that children exposed to SSRI antidepressants during in utero perform more poorly on math tests than those who were not.

• Intestinal Bleeding Risk Linked To SSRIs Combined With NSAIDS: Study

  November 2, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study suggests taking NSAIDs like Advil and Motrin, along with certain types of antidepressants, like Prozac and Zoloft, could increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeds.

• SSRI Antidepressants Linked To Slight Increased Risk of Childhood Diabetes: Study

  September 23, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study suggest SSRI antidepressants can cause a slightly increased risk of Type 2 Diabetes in pediatric patients.

• Higher Risk Of Recurring Brain Bleeds Linked to SSRI Antidepressant Side Effects

  September 9, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that certain antidepressants may increase the risk of brain bleeds in former stroke patients.

• Prozac Side Effects Increase Fall Risks, Fail To Usher In Improvements After A Stroke: Study

  July 22, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds Prozac after a stroke increases the risk of bone fractures, falls and seizures, and does not appear to provide neurological benefits.

• Some Antidepressants May Increase Risk Of Developmental, Language Problems: Study

  May 27, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links the use of certain types of antidepressants during pregnancy to an increased risk of children suffering developmental disorders.

• Cymbalta Pregnancy Side Effects Linked To Postpartum Bleeding, Heart Malformations: Study

  February 25, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds taking Cymbalta during pregnancy could increase the risk of postpartum bleeding and heart malformations in newborns.