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New Zealand Mother Charged with Murder of Two Children Found in Suitcases

In New Zealand, Hakyeong Lee, 44, is on trial for murdering her children, eight-year-old Yunah and six-year-old Minho, whose bodies were discovered in suitcases inside a storage unit purchased at auction, revealing traces of an antidepressant.

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FDA Panel on Antidepressants During Pregnancy Draws Criticism for Misinformation

An FDA panel's discussion on using antidepressants during pregnancy sparked controversy, with psychiatrists criticizing the presentation of misinformation and unbalanced viewpoints that contradict established medical consensus on SSRIs and the risks of untreated depression.

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UK: Thousands of Elderly Patients Face Risks from Long-Term Antidepressant Use

In the UK, over 20 percent of people over 65 take antidepressants—double the amount from 20 years ago—leading to increased risks of falls and memory problems; experts criticize GPs for insufficient alternative treatments and oversight, while GPs cite long NHS waiting lists for talking therapies as a...

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Common Medications Linked to Sexual Dysfunction in Millions

Dr. Evan Levine highlights common medications such as beta-blockers (used by 30 million Americans), high doses of thiazide diuretics, tamsulosin (Flomax), Adderall, and antidepressants that can cause sexual dysfunction in both men and women.

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Study Links Antidepressant Use to Faster Cognitive Decline in Dementia Patients

A Swedish study of 4271 dementia patients found a correlation between antidepressant use and faster cognitive decline, as measured by the Mini-Mental State Examination, but researchers caution against altering treatment based on this observational study and suggest further research is needed.

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Antidepressants Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline in Dementia Patients

A Swedish study of 18,740 dementia patients revealed that those taking antidepressants, especially serotonin reuptake inhibitors, experienced faster cognitive decline than those who didn't; however, experts caution against a direct causal link and highlight the lack of effective treatment options fo...

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Concerns Raised Over SSRI Use During Pregnancy

Leading medical experts are calling for women to stop taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during pregnancy due to accumulating evidence suggesting links to birth defects and harm to the developing infant brain; 42,000 UK women were prescribed SSRIs last year.

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Study Links Psychiatric Drugs to Increased Motor Neurone Disease Risk

A Scandinavian study of 1,057 MND patients found that antidepressants, anxiolytics, sleeping pills, and sedatives increased the risk of developing MND by 21-34%, potentially impacting 8.6 million UK antidepressant users; however, some scientists suggest this link may be due to mental health patients...

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Antidepressants Linked to Increased Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

A Danish study revealed a potential link between long-term antidepressant use and a significantly increased risk of sudden cardiac death, particularly among 30-to-39-year-olds, prompting concerns given the high number of antidepressant users in England.

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Warning Issued: Deadly Drug Combination Leads to Patient Death

A coroner issued a warning to healthcare professionals to stop prescribing the combination of amitriptyline, paroxetine, and ivabradine concurrently due to the risk of sudden cardiac death, following the death of Chloe Burgess, a nurse who had taken this combination of drugs for four years.

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NHS to Prescribe Comedy Shows for Mild Depression

The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is launching a pilot program in March to prescribe comedy shows as a treatment for mild depression among elderly, marginalized, and mildly depressed individuals in central London, aiming to reduce antidepressant use and improve mental well-being.

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SSRI Use Linked to Accelerated Memory Loss in Dementia Patients

A Swedish study of nearly 19,000 dementia patients found that those taking SSRIs experienced accelerated memory loss and increased risks of death and fractures, although the direct causal link to the medication remains uncertain.

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