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• 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.

• 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.

• Psychotropic Drugs May Cause Weight Gain By Altering Your Genes: Study

  January 17, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study indicates psychotropic drugs cause genetic changes which leads to weight gain.

• 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.

• Antidepressants Increase Risk of C. Diff Infections: Study

  May 9, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Side effects of some popular antidepressants may increase the risk of dangerous infections, according to the findings of a new...

• VA Hospital Malpractice Lawsuit Filed Over Wrongful Death of Iraq War Vet

  September 2, 2011

  Staff Writers

  The wife of an Iraqi war veteran has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against a Veterans Administration (VA) hospital in...

• Antidepressants Do Not Work On Dementia Symptons: Study

  July 26, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Attempting to use antidepressants to treat depression brought on by dementia may needlessly expose patients to harmful side effects.