More than 1 in 10 people in the United States take an antidepressant. And the most commonly prescribed type of antidepressant are SSRIs — or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. That includes ...
Initiation of SSRIs was associated with increased fracture risk among middle-aged women, while other antidepressants were not linked to increased risks.
In utero exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) has been tied to reduced brain volume in children, results of a large population-based study show. However, the investigators, led ...
A phase 2 trial suggests that the novel SNRI ammoxetine may effectively treat major depressive disorder while avoiding some side effects common to other antidepressants.
SSRI's can decrease impulsive aggression in psychiatric conditions. Tendencies towards violence are shaped by complex social and individual factors.