Antidepressants : Science World Report

Jun 29, 2015 12:51 PM EDT

Certain SSRIs Linked To Increased Risk Of Bone Fracture In Menopausal Patients

New findings published in the journal Injury Prevention reveal that menopausal women prescribed certain types of antidepressants could be at a higher than normal risk for bone fractures. The class of antidepressants involved include certain selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), such as Cel...

Jun 03, 2015 05:09 PM EDT

Antidepressants During Pregnancy May Not Be So Dangerous

New research from Bridgham and Women's Hospital (BWH) in Boston has found that use of antidepressants during pregnancy pose a more mild risk than once thought. The findings are published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Jun 03, 2015 12:06 PM EDT

Painkillers May Increase The Risk Of Homicide In Some Users

New findings published in the journal World Psychiatry show the potential dangers of taking certain painkillers and antidepressants. Could these drugs actually affect our nervous system, increase the risk that some users might be exceedingly violent?

Mar 31, 2015 08:14 PM EDT

'Brain Fog' Study Shows Hidden Molecules In Cerebrospinal Fluid May Be To Blame

New findings published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry have researchers uncovering the cause of "brain fog."

Sep 22, 2014 09:56 AM EDT

A Single Dose of Antidepressants Changes Your Brain

It turns out that antidepressants may be changing your brain. Scientists have found that a single dose of antidepressant is enough to produce dramatic changes in the functional architecture of the human brain.

May 20, 2014 03:00 PM EDT

Use of Antidepressants during Pregnancy may Increase Risk of Malformations in Newborns

Mothers-to-be on antidepressants may increase their child's risk for certain health issues, including Chiari type 1 malformations.

Feb 14, 2014 02:57 PM EST

Depression Treatment Beyond Antidepressant Prescriptions

Prescription medications such as Zoloft and Prozac have been the most commonly used treatments for depression. After over 50 years of studies on the subject, there seems to be more effective treatments on the way for patients who are suffering from the mental illness.

Dec 26, 2013 09:57 AM EST

Antidepressant Does Not Improve Stomach Disorder Symptoms

It turns out that antidepressants don't improve symptoms for a stomach disorder. Scientists found that the use of the antidepressant nortriptyline did not help patients with idiopathic (of unknown causes) gastoparesis.