New FDA Warning on 10 popular antidepressants

[Banker]

I just read that the FDA is going to require a 'warning' on 10 antidepressants that states this medicine can cause suicidal tendencies when beginning the meds or increasing/decreasing the dose. It says it can also cause panick attacks.
They were:
Prozac (also sold generically as fluoxetine)
Zoloft
Paxil
Luvox
Celexa
Lexapro
Wellbutrin
Effexor
Serzone
Remeron
Something to think about... It says especially in children. Be careful!!

[lisaaahubb]

I Saw That Too And Freaked!!!!!!!!!
Calling My Doctor Tomorrow!!!!

[dsny]

I take Paxil CR 25mg and it has helped me alot but they should watch you carefully on these types of meds...especially children.

[Banker]

Well, I read a follow up article from a local doc at the University of Alabama and he said there was no merit to what the FDA was saying. He said that antidepressants have done more good than harm and that with suicides, it's hard to tell if it's the actual depression or the medicine but he literally said - no merit to what they are saying based upon the studies. Sorry to freak you out... I should have read more before posting it. Although, it is true... just not sure if it's really founded.

[lisaaahubb]

i'm not taking any chances.....i am confronting my doctor today. I really feel like the negative sexual side effects of Zoloft over-weigh the tiny bit of good that is does
i will let you guys know what he says.
i take 100mg a day