The real risks of antidepressants
Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) are among the most prescribed drugs, and are very safe and effective. However, no medical treatment is without risk. The May issue of the Charter of the Harvard Mental Health reviews the possible side effects of popular antidepressants and puts them in perspective. Some of the side effects of the Charter of the Harvard Mental Health describes: Physical symptoms.Nausea or diarrhea. These problems are usually temporary, mild, or both. Bleeding problems. A more serious problem is the risk of impaired blood clotting, the risk of stomach or uterine bleeding increases. When patients SSRIs and NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, COX-2), at the same time, more than double the risk, so use these drugs should be used with caution. Sexual
effects. For many patients, SSRIs reduce sexual interest, desire, performance, satisfaction, or all four.the dose, switching antidepressants, or care for men, a drug such as sildenafil (Viagra). Suicide. The risk that antidepressants are self-destructive or violent acts is to induce the subject of renewed controversy. One reason for concern is the growing number of children and adolescents who have prescriptions for antidepressants. Compared with placebo, all antidepressants appear, including SSRIs, doubling the risk of suicidal thoughts, 1% -2% to 2% -4% in children and adults.
Regular monitoring of the channel are important. In addition, patients should be advised that there is a small chance to feel a little worse, and should let their doctors prescribe to know
immediately if you begin to feel worse or new symptoms, especially after changed the medication and dosage Also in this issue: -. The mentally ill homeless - such as chronic stress can cause body cells to die - The doctor answers: What does the amygdala do?School for $ 59 a year. Subscribe to health.harvard.edu / mental or by calling 1-877-649-9457 (toll free). Harvard Mental Health Letter Harvard Health Publications Harvard
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