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• 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.

• 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.

• Antidepressants Often Little Help For Pregnant Women Suffering From Depression, Researchers Warn

  March 15, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  A new study reveals antidepressants often fail to help women during pregnancy.

• 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.

• Some Drugs Increase Risk of Delirium After Hip or Knee Surgery: Study

  December 21, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  Some drugs, like Zoloft, Remeron and Effexor, are linked to an increased risk of delirium after hip and knee surgeries, particularly for elderly patients, according to the findings of a new study.

• 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.

• Parkinson’s Risk Linked to Cymbalta, Celexa, Similar Antidepressants: Study

  July 12, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links a number of antidepressants, including Celexa, Cymbalta, Lexapro and Zoloft, to an increased risk of Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.

• Side Effects of Some Antidepressants, Parkinson’s Disease Drugs, May Increase Dementia Risk: Study

  May 14, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that some antidepressants and Parkinson's disease drugs may increase the risk of dementia with long-term use.

• Antidepressant Autism Risk Not Seen With Use in Pregnancy: Study

  April 20, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  A new study questions previous findings linking SSRI antidepressants to autism and ADHD, but warns that it could be linked to preterm birth.

• Side Effects of Paxil, Zoloft, Similar SSRIs Increase Risk of Birth Defects, Stillbirth: Study

  December 8, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Certain antidepressants, like Zoloft, Paxil and Celexa, may increase the risk of congenital heart defects and stillbirth, according to the findings of a new study.