"All antidepressants should carry new warnings about an increased risk of 
suicidal thoughts and behavior in young adults ages 18 to 24 during initial treatment, U.S. health officials proposed on Wednesday." Currently "cautions about the chances of suicidal behavior in children and teens who take the drugs" are listed in a Black Box on the packaging.
suicidal thoughts and behavior in young adults ages 18 to 24 during initial treatment, U.S. health officials proposed on Wednesday." Currently "cautions about the chances of suicidal behavior in children and teens who take the drugs" are listed in a Black Box on the packaging."Studies showed a 'slight increase;' in suicidal thinking and behavior among young adults during early treatment, which was generally the first one to two months, the FDA said. The data did not find a higher risk for adults older than 24."
"Adults 65 and older who are treated with the drugs have a decreased risk of suicidal thoughts and actions..."
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