Spanish researchers are reporting that antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs may cause gastrointestinal bleeding.
"The risk in the general population taking SSRIs is very low -- 1 case in 2,000 patients treated -- and no specific action is required if the antidepressant is correctly indicated by a physician," said lead researcher Dr. Francisco de Abajo of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Healthcare Products.
Depression - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders affecting approximately 340 million people in the world. No one is immune from depression - it occurs in people of all social classes, all countries and all cultural settings.
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders affecting approximately 340 million people in the world. No one is immune from depression - it occurs in people of all social classes, all countries and all cultural settings.
Some 5.3 percent of the people taking SSRIs had GI bleeding as compared to 3 percent of those not taking the drugs.
"People with other relevant risk factors for GI bleeding should be considered for protecting their stomach with acid-suppressing agents. By no means, patients treated correctly with SSRIs should discontinue their treatment because of the fear (of having) a GI bleeding risk," de Abajo added.
Adolescent Depression - Causes - Affects - Depressed Teens - Treatment - FAQs
Adolescent depression is an ailment that occurs during the teenage characterized by persistent melancholy, disappointment and loss of self-esteem.
Adolescent depression is an ailment that occurs during the teenage characterized by persistent melancholy, disappointment and loss of self-esteem.
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Obese More Prone to Anxiety and Depression
Researchers at the Wellington School of Medicine have revealed in a new study that obese individuals may be more prone to suffering mental disorders such as anxiety and depression.
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Depressed Gaza Refuses Food in Rehab
Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne is refusing to eat in rehab as he battles alcoholism and depression.
Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne is refusing to eat in rehab as he battles alcoholism and depression.
