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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Prozac Increased Risk Of Bone Fractures, Failed To Increase Functioning After Strokes: Study

  January 28, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Findings from a new study show that stroke patients do not recover faster or better when given Prozac.

• 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.

• SSRI Exposure During Pregnancy Could Increase Anxiety Risks Later In Life: Study

  April 20, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study indicates that prenatal exposure to some antidepressants could increase the risk of anxiety in children later in life.