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Sociology > Depression |
| User: |
"Tom" |
| Date: |
17 May 2005 03:42:44 AM |
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Antidepressant Use Linked To Increased GI Bleeding |
**Not as bad as it sounds**
New Research Uncovers Bleeding Rate Similar to NSAIDs
CHICAGO, IL (May 16, 2005) According to new research presented today at
Digestive Disease WeekŪ 2005 (DDW), use of a common type of
antidepressant may increase gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. In fact, the
study suggests that the increase is similar to that associated with the
use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, known as pain
relievers). DDW is the largest international gathering of physicians,
academics and researchers in the fields of gastroenterology,
hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery.
Previous research has shown that use of selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitor (SSRIs) may be associated with an increased risk of bleeding
disorders and hemorrhages. Researchers from Northwestern University
examined the use of these and other medications with similar risks in
patients admitted to several hospitals with acute GI bleeding. They
found that ongoing SSRI use was associated with a risk of GI bleeding
similar to that found in regular NSAID use (1.5-fold versus 1.4-fold
increase, respectively).
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