These moms are thankful for SSRIs during pregnancy. Now the drugs are an FDA flashpoint.

Medical experts are concerned that a panel discussion convened by the Food and Drug Administration could lead to more cases ...

People’s Pharmacy: Patient warns others that weaning off antidepressants is extremely difficult

A. We were surprised to learn that ringing in the ears could be a side effect of sertraline. When we checked, though, we ...
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FDA panelists questioned antidepressants in pregnancy. But doctors call them a lifeline.

Medical experts are concerned that a July panel discussion convened by the Food and Drug Administration could lead to more ...
Medscape

SSRI Use While Breastfeeding Not Linked to Low IQ in Kids

Maternal use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors while breastfeeding is not associated with reduced IQ scores in their ...
The BMJ

Antidepressant deprescribing: Slow tapering plus therapy is best way to come off medication, say researchers

The best strategy for stopping antidepressants is for patients to slowly taper off their medication while also receiving psychological support, researchers have concluded.1 The Italian research team’s ...

Breastfeeding while on antidepressants does not affect a child's IQ, long-term study finds

Breastfeeding mothers can feel reassured by new research that has found that taking antidepressant treatment does not negatively impact their baby's brain development.
The American Journal of Managed Care

Deprescribing Antidepressants Safely: New Evidence Supports Gradual Taper With Therapy

Gradually discontinuing antidepressants with the support of psychological therapy may be as effective as remaining on medication for preventing depression relapse, according to th ...