What are the disadvantages to taking SSRI antidepressants long term?!
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What are the disadvantages to taking SSRI antidepressants long term?
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2 weeks ago
Barky that's rubbish. I was on SSRI's for a year, and came off them slowly no problem. Then 9 month later I relapsed. 9 months is quite alot of time to be healthy.
Answers:
there are side-effects to taking any of these medications. everything from dry mouth to sexual dysfunction, fatigue and cognitive fog. ironically, sometimes even an increase risk in suicidal gesture/attempts (particularly in pediatric and adolescent populations). the benefits of the medication should outweigh the risk of the potential side effects.
as far as longitudnal studies, you might have to look up each individual SSRI or SNRI for that data. all of the manufacturers have their studies listed in their prescriber information handouts.