Anti depressants raise fracture risk

McGill University in Canada has made some remarkable discovery on the dangerous side effects of antidepressants, also known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). If you are over 50, your risk of low-trauma bone fractures is 2X if you take these drugs, that include Zoloft, Prozac, Paxil, Celexa and Lexapro.

These are not the only dangers of these drugs. Previously these drugs have been linked to suicidal behavior and class action lawsuits against Prozac have already been filed.

Paxil dangerous for pregnant women

Paxil is in trouble again though it is unlikely that the company will do anything to recall it since the greatest dangers are for pregnant women or those hoping to become pregnant.

Paxil and other drugs in the class like Prozac (fluoxetine), Remeron (mirtazapine), Serzone (nefazodone), Wellbutrin (bupropion), and Zoloft (sertraline) are all being investigated and even a class action lawsuit has been filed. Paxil has also been linked to suicides.