Much lower use of antidepressants in Norway compared to the rest of Europe “We have a more realistic view of what antidepressant drugs can actually do today”, says researcher.
Antidepressants decreased birthweights The infants born to mothers who have used antidepressants during their pregnancy are more likely to be born prematurely and weigh less. That said, researchers are not advising women who use such medications to quit them when they get pregnant.
Elderly on antidepressants more likely to fracture hips Hundreds of serious bone fractures in Norway among the elderly can be linked to the antidepressants used to treat their depression.
Antidepressants aren’t causing obstetric bleedings An analysis of nearly 60,000 Norwegian women dispels perceived risks of vaginal bleedings from use of antidepressant medications during pregnancies.
Antidepressants for pets People are not the only users of antidepressants. A spike in sales of “happy pills” for animals is being seen in Sweden.