Tag Archives: antidepressant

Depression drugs causing falls in elderly

Posted on March 4, 2012 by cchrstl

Depression drugs ‘causing falls’ Elderly people with dementia are more likely to suffer falls if they are given anti-depressants The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology reports that the risk of injuries from falls was tripled when elderly patients are given … Continue reading →

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Antidepressant Induced Violence and Suicide

Posted on November 12, 2011 by cchrstl

In September 2009 a Winnipeg, Canada 16-year-old boy stabbed a friend to death. The teen, who had no criminal record, had been prescribed Prozac three months prior to the slaying. The teen’s parents complained he was getting worse while taking … Continue reading →

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More than one in 10 Americans use antidepressants

Posted on October 28, 2011 by cchrstl

More than one in 10 Americans over the age of 12 takes an antidepressant, according to a recent Reuters article. Antidepressants were the third-most common drug used by Americans of all ages between 2005 and 2008 and they were the … Continue reading →

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Sexual Misconduct as a Psychiatric Drug Side Effect

Posted on January 13, 2011 by cchrstl

Extreme (abnormal) sexual activity is a potential side effect of Abilify. Continue reading →

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