Study Links Older Antidepressant Side Effects to Increased Heart Risks
Older antidepressants may be more likely to carry a risk of heart disease than newer drugs, according to the findings of a new European study.
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SSRI Antidepressants May Do More Harm Than Good Against Autism: Study
The findings of a new study suggest that physicians may not be helping by prescribing SSRI antidepressants off-label to treat autism, and may actually be harming patients instead.
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Risk of Suicide from Antidepressants Similar Among Different Drugs: Study
According to a new medical study by Canadian researchers, side effects of antidepressants carry a similar risk of causing suicide in youths, regardless on the specific drug used.
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Zoloft, Paxil During Pregnancy May Delay Child Development: Study
The results of a new study suggest that exposure to antidepressants like Zoloft and Paxil during pregnancy may delay infant developmental goals, such as sitting and walking.
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Side Effects of Antidepressants for Women May Increase Risk of Stroke: Study
Antidepressant side effects may increase the risk of stroke for women, according to a new study from Harvard Medical School.
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Prilosec Side Effects Interfere with Effectiveness of Plavix: FDA Warns
The FDA has issued a public health advisory warning that side effects of Prilosec, a stomach acid reducer, may interfere with the effectiveness of Plavix, an anti-blood clotting medication, increasing…
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Antidepressants During Pregnancy Double Pre-Term Birth Risk: Study
According to a new study, antidepressants like Zoloft, Paxil and Prozac can double the risk of preterm birth when taken during pregnancy, and may cause some newborns to suffer symptoms…
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Tamoxifen and Antidepressants Combo Increase Risk of Breast Cancer Return
Results of a new study show that some popular antidepressants, like Zoloft, Paxil and Prozac, can negate the effectiveness of the breast cancer drug tamoxifen, substantially increasing the risk that…
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SSRI Antidepressant Side Effects May Cause Gastrointestinal Bleeding
A study published in the current issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry indicates that the use of certain newer antidepressants may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. The antidepressants,…
