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CW3 Harvey K.
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What gets me is when the side effect is what the "medicine" is intended to cure. There's nothing like hearing an anti-depressant "may cause thoughts of suicide".
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SSG Robert Webster
SSG Robert Webster
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CW3 Harvey K. Excerpt from linked article. The linked article is 6 to 7 years old at this point in time.
"Ten years ago, the FDA placed a black box warning on all antidepressants because of concerns that the medications increase risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in youths. It's time for the FDA reevaluate that decision.
There has been much debate about whether certain classes of medications (eg, antidepressants) increase the risk of suicidal behavior and whether that risk is greater in children, adolescents, and young adults. In 2004, the FDA placed a black box warning on all antidepressants because of concerns that the medications increase risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in youths; in 2006, the warning was extended to include young adults (up to age 26). The FDA based its black box warning on results of its meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) conducted in pediatric and adult psychiatric and nonpsychiatric populations."

https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/relationship-between-antidepressant-initiation-and-suicide-risk
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CW3 Harvey K.
CW3 Harvey K.
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I still see that "black box warning" on TV commercials for anti-depressants. I haven't taken note of any brand name of drug that's being pedaled. It looks like the FDA was not impressed, and continues the warning at present.
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PO1 H Gene Lawrence
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I remember this one.
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CPL Douglas Chrysler
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I have enjoyed sending this to several I know who are afflicted.
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