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Anxiety Disorders
Benefits of antidepressants appear greater than risks for children, teens
May 2nd, 2007
A review of previous studies indicates that the benefits of antidepressants for children and teens with depression or anxiety disorders may outweigh their risks, and that the increased risk for suicidal thoughts and attempts from using these medications is not statistically significant, according to an article in JAMA. Previous research has indicated that the usage of antidepressants among children and adolescents is associated with an increased risk for suicidal behavior and thoughts, and resulted in the issuing of mandated label warnings on pediatric antidepressant medications by the FDA, according to background information in the article. Jeffrey...
Source: Biotech Week (2007-05-02)
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