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I'm basing it on the black box warning, personal experience, and the review of various patient cases both in person and (less so) anecdotal evidence online. FD
by joesmo 13y ago
I'm basing it on the black box warning, personal experience, and the review of various patient cases both in person and (less so) anecdotal evidence online.
FDA Warning (partial) (http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=About_Medications&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=7388 http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=About_Medications&t...):
"In short-term studies, antidepressants increased the risk of suicidality in children, adolescents, and young adults when compared to placebo. Short-term studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidality with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults beyond age 24. Adults age 65 and older taking antidepressants have a decreased risk of suicidality."
- daeken 13y agoAntidepressants don't make people have suicidal thoughts. They give people just enough energy and ability to execute on plans, which sometimes include suicide.