Tag Archives: Side Effects

Research Results Suggest Patients’ “Treatment-Resistant Depression” May Actually Be Antidepressants’ Failure

Posted on June 23, 2025 by cchrstl

Even clinicians call for an approach to alleviating depression that does not rely on antidepressants, which research has found to have questionable effectiveness and increased risks of serious side effects. Continue reading →

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CCHR Calls on FDA to Update Antidepressant Prescribing Information for Increased Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

Posted on May 5, 2025 by cchrstl

New research shows antidepressants substantially increase the risk of heart-related sudden death. Citizens Commission on Human Rights calls on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to update medication guides to reflect this risk. Continue reading →

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Hallucinogen Use Leading to Hospital Visit More Than Doubles Risk of Premature Death, New Research Indicates

Posted on April 28, 2025 by cchrstl

A new study has found that needing acute care after hallucinogen use is associated with a significantly increased risk of death within 5 years, especially from suicide, compared with the general population. Continue reading →

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New Research Finds an Increased Risk of Osteoporosis and Bone Fractures from Antidepressants

Posted on March 17, 2025 by cchrstl

New study indicates that osteoporosis and bone fractures are significant potential risks of using antidepressants.  Citizens Commission on Human Rights calls on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to update antidepressants prescribing information and medication guides to reflect these research findings and raise awareness. Continue reading →

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CCHR Calls on Healthcare Providers to Stop Promoting Scientifically Unsupported Theory of Brain Chemical Imbalance Causing Depression

Posted on February 17, 2025 by cchrstl

New research finds healthcare providers are prime promoters of the unproven theory, which influences the prescribing of antidepressants as treatment for depressed people.  Citizens Commission on Human Rights calls for an end to the continuing use of this misinformation. Continue reading →

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New Research Links Antidepressants to Lower Levels of Nutrients in Mothers’ Milk

Posted on February 10, 2025 by cchrstl

The new study adds to the medical literature linking pregnant women’s use of antidepressants to possible harm to their newborns. Citizens Commission on Human Rights encourages women to discuss any concerns with their prescribers. Continue reading →

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New Study Finds Antipsychotic Drugs Worsen Behavior in Nursing Home Residents

Posted on December 23, 2024 by cchrstl

New research provides additional evidence that off-label prescribing of antipsychotic drugs for elderly patients with dementia is not effective in reducing behavioral symptoms and exposes them to risks of serious side effects. Continue reading →

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CCHR Calls on FDA to Require Updated Antidepressant Warnings After Research Finds Withdrawal Symptoms Are Common

Posted on November 25, 2024 by cchrstl

Withdrawal symptoms are experienced by nearly half of the people trying to quit antidepressants, even if tapered over several weeks, research finds. CCHR says prescribing information and medication guides do not adequately convey this widespread risk and calls on FDA to require updates. Continue reading →

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CCHR Calls on FDA to Update Antidepressant Information for Increased Risks of Stroke and Heart Disease

Posted on November 18, 2024 by cchrstl

New research finds antidepressants increase the risk of stroke, atrial fibrillation, heart failure and other cardiovascular events. Continue reading →

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Researchers Report Concern over Antidepressants Causing Long-Lasting Sexual Dysfunction; CCHR Calls on FDA to Act

Posted on October 28, 2024 by cchrstl

Decades after sexual dysfunction caused by antidepressants was first reported to persist after patients stopped taking the drugs, how many people experience continuing sexual problems is still not known.  Citizens Commission on Human Rights calls on the FDA to address the issue without further delay.  Continue reading →

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