April 25, 2012

Study: Anti Depressants Harmful

[From article] "The authors reviewed three recent studies showing that elderly anti-depressant users are more likely to die than non-users, even after taking other important variables into account. The higher death rates indicate that the overall effect of these drugs on the body is more harmful than beneficial.
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Millions of people are prescribed anti-depressants every year, and while the conclusions may seem surprising, Andrews says much of the evidence has long been apparent and available." 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2134863/Anti-depressants-harm-good.html

 Anti-depressants 'may do more harm than good'
By CLAIRE BATES
PUBLISHED: 04:51 EST, 25 April 2012 | UPDATED: 05:27 EST, 25 April 2012
Daily Mail (UK)

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