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• ALS Risk Factors Linked to Certain Antidepressants, Anti-Anxiety Drugs: Study

  June 10, 2025

  Michael Adams

  New research suggests that individuals prescribed at least two psychiatric medications may face up to a six times greater risk of developing ALS.

• High Blood Pressure Risks Linked to Some Antidepressants: Study

  March 12, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A link has been found between certain antidepressants and an increased risk of high blood pressure, which could lead to heart attacks and strokes.

• 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.

• Antidepressant Warning Labels May Not Keep Youths Safe From Suicide: Study

  October 22, 2024

  Darian Hauf

  New research suggests that “black box” labels required for antidepressants, which warn about the risk of suicide among teens and young adults, may actually be causing more harm than benefit.

• Remeron Fails to Help Treat Breathing Problems from COPD, Lung Disease: Study

  September 17, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers have found that antidepressants like Remeron do not help reduce breathlessness symptoms associated with COPD and interstitial lung disease, and may cause additional complications.

• Fall Risk Among Older Adults With Depression Lower With Use of First-Line Antidepressants: Study

  September 3, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Elderly antidepressant users may not face a higher risk of suffering falls or injuries from falls, according to a new study.

• 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.

• Study Finds Increase in Psychotropic Drugs Prescribed to Children with Type 1 Diabetes

  October 10, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds an increase in the prescription of psychotropic drugs to children with type 1 diabetes, despite a lack of safety data.

• Child Poisoning Deaths Linked to Common Household Items Spiked In 2021: CPSC Report

  March 27, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  A CDC report warns of an increase in child poisonings by household items in recent years.

• Antidepressants During Pregnancy Not Be as Big a Risk to Unborn as Previously Thought: Study

  October 5, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds antidepressant use during pregnancy may be safer than previously believed.