28 results

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Antidepressant Effectiveness for Depressive Disorder Examined in New Study

  February 23, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that antidepressants can be effective at battling depression, but some are far more effective than others.

• 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.

• Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Infant Admission to NICU: Study

  November 4, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  The use of SSRI antidepressants during pregnancy can increase the risk of a child requiring care in NICU, according to the findings of a new study.