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Antidepressants may make bones brittle

A growing number of studies suggest that antidepressants may be putting patients at an increased risk for fractures.
(HealthDay News) UPDATED 07/11/2008
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Conditions: | depression - 319 Articles | osteoporosis - 190 Articles Treatments: | antidepressants - 191 Articles
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Antidepressants linked to GI bleeding

SSRIs--which include such drugs as Paxil, Prozac, and Lexapro--have been linked to an increased risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, researchers say.
(The Washington Post) UPDATED 07/07/2008
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Conditions: | depression - 319 Articles Treatments: | antidepressants - 191 Articles | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) - 130 Articles | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - 172 Articles
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Study: Depression, obesity linked

Researchers have found new evidence that people who are obese may be more likely to become depressed and that people who are depressed may be more likely to become obese.
(Science Daily) UPDATED 06/02/2008
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Conditions: | depression - 319 Articles | obesity - 181 Articles Treatments: | antidepressants - 191 Articles
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Myths about antidepressants

Experts at WebMD debunk some of the myths about a commonly used class of antidepressants.
(WebMD) UPDATED 05/30/2008
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Conditions: | depression - 319 Articles Treatments: | antidepressants - 191 Articles | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) - 172 Articles
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Study: No link between antidepressants, birth defects

Canadian researchers say women can safely use antidepressants during their first trimester without fearing the drugs will increase their babies' risk of birth defects.
(Medical News Today) UPDATED 05/23/2008
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Conditions: | depression - 319 Articles | pregnancy - 28 Articles Treatments: | antidepressants - 191 Articles
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