The antidepressant venlafaxine was associated with a higher risk of suicide compared with citalopram, fluoxetine, and dothiepin
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The evidence supporting the first black box warning came from a meta-analysis that combined spontaneous reports of suicidal thoughts and behaviors from
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Venlafaxine may increase your risk for bleeding problems
However, how this risk is presented affects the perception of the prescribing clinicians (and possibly the attitude of the patients handling the antidepressant booklet)
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For example, you might feel nauseated, dizzy, short-tempered, confused, restless, and/or
drowsiness
Some patients may need a starting dose of 37
The analysis showed a greater risk of suicidality during the first few months of treatment in those receiving antidepressants
Withdrawal and dependence
Call your doctor immediately if you or your child experiences new or worsening mental health symptoms including reckless behavior, hallucinations, or sudden Antidepressant discontinuation showed a significant risk for suicide attempt, as did the period of an abbreviated trial, that is, stopping before a therapeutic regimen of 56 days had been reached
Suicide rates vary markedly bet
Suicidal thoughts and behaviors risk Some antidepressants, including SSRIs, may cause an increase in suicidal thoughts or actions
Most antidepressants are generally safe, but the Food and Drug Administration requires that all antidepressants carry black box warnings, the strictest warnings for prescriptions