FDA Issues Warning on Antidepressants
Possible Suicide, Severe Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks in Children and Adults

By Jeanie Lerche Davis
Reviewed By Michael Smith, MD
on Monday, March 22, 2004
WebMD Medical News

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March 22, 2004 -- The FDA is issuing a warning about the possibility of worsening depression or suicidal thoughts in people, particularly children, who take any of 10 popular antidepressants, especially at the beginning of treatment or when the doses are increased or decreased.

The FDA has sent a letter to drug manufacturers requesting labeling changes on these antidepressants -- warning of possible suicide, worsening depression, anxiety, and panic attacks in adults and children.

Antidepressants involved in this warning label request are:

* Prozac (also sold generically as fluoxetine)
* Zoloft
* Paxil
* Luvox
* Celexa
* Lexapro
* Wellbutrin
* Effexor
* Serzone
* Remeron

"We don't know that the drugs are responsible for these behavioral changes, but nonetheless we're telling physicians and families to be aware of this and that if the behaviors do emerge, to get treatment right away," said Russell Katz, a director with the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, in a news teleconference today.

The proposed warning label will "include information about behavioral changes that may occur in patients who are prescribed antidepressant drugs," said Katz.

"This applies to adult and pediatric patients and involves the potential for suicidal thinking or suicidal behaviors and warns the physician and family about any behaviors that might emerge that haven't been experienced before," he added.

But the FDA stopped short of recommending people discontinue taking their antidepressants.

"We specifically decided not to tell people not to use these drugs," said Katz. "We don't think that is necessary at this point."
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Funny thing I have taken 5 out of the possible ten listed in this statement. Could I sue? Seeings how shortly after I started taking them I developed anxiety attacks and panic attacks. I was given xanax for this problem in Illinois, but later switched to a less addictive medicane called clonazepan. Which doesn't really work, but because of my lack of insurance I haven't been able to afford any of my medicane or to see doctor like I am suppose to. Anyway, John this was really interesting to find out about.

Oh, gee whiz! Let's bring up depression and suicide. I can't wait to see who starts ridiculing whom.

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Laugh, and the world laughs with you. Cry, and the world laughs at you. Pussy.

why am i not suprised that all these anti-depressants dont work, oh yeah ive been on almost all of them

My friend Mary was just reading over my shoulder and she's been on all but 2. I remember a few years back they wanted to put me on some as a percaution but thinking of someone like Poe on prozac made me nauseous

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Its there that no one will stare...

-Rheavon-

"We think too much and feel too little; More than machinery we need humanity;
More than cleverness we need kindness and gentleness." - Chaplin

im still waiting for it to happen

im still waiting for it to happen

I'm pretty sure we'll be okay on making fun of people this time around. As I see it, you should only point out people's bullshit when they are being hella overdramatic and obviously fishing for your attention when they talk about committing or attempting suicide. "OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHMIGAUD, I'm so depressed! OOOOOOOOOOOHMIGAUD! I just want to kill myself. I did try once. See. Look. Look at my scar. No, you're not looking."

Anyhoo, that's just my opinion, I could be wrong.

-Lindsay
but I'm probably not

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"When you expose your stupidity, you give yourself the chance to have it caught, corrected and replaced with wisdom."
This is my business ladies and gentlemen. And business is good.

where the fuck did that come from

They work... you arent depprested anymore if you kill your self

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Pyro

"Cause I'm a Jack ass!"

I didn't want that at all Lindsay. I have a chemical embalance so therefore I am suppose to be on drugs for it.

...and that's cool, Bobbi. Some people need medication. You also don't run around going "I just wanna die! Quick! Pay attention to me!"
Some people set themselves up for ridicule (and I'm sure I'll hear some about this).
Stevo was referencing da Twinz (at the moment I can't remember which one did that) lambasting Ian for publicly announcing his suicide attempt.
I know Ian was explaining his lisp, and I'm pretty sure he wasn't grappling for attention.

This was my point:
If you don't want someone's comments (good or bad, and you'll normally get both around here) on a topic, don't bring it up.

So, to get this back on track:

That was a good informative article John. Thank you for posting it. I'll be sure to spread the word.

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"When you expose your stupidity, you give yourself the chance to have it caught, corrected and replaced with wisdom."
This is my business ladies and gentlemen. And business is good.

Who does that remind me of? Not naming any names, or aliases.

Ashes to ashes...

~Ashe

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"in the twilight, memories shimmer in a breath...of hesitation,
but it only lasts a moment...
before it's gone."

- The Crüxshadows

he could be right cause i took welbutrin and look how i turned out

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Yesterday i went upstairs, and saw a man who wasnt there. he wasnt there again today oh i wish he would go away....

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I just ate a chicken. I'm horny.

I tried to kill myself with a Lady Bic. A pink plastic razor with daisies on it and a moisturizing strip.

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Nothing is fucked here dude!

He's bringing the sloe clap back.

Who am I now \m/ \m/

Good Goth, I loved that movie. I thought she was hot even with her "boot camp" hairless do.

LOL

Ashes to ashes...

~Ashe

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"in the twilight, memories shimmer in a breath...of hesitation,
but it only lasts a moment...
before it's gone."

- The Crüxshadows

From what movie does that come?

I thought Lisa was sharing something for a moment. I was scared.

In search of the wild hare of sanity,
Margaux

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I am a confused little kitten, take me home and feed me tuna.

Elwood P. Dowd: Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd say, "In this world, Elwood, you must be" -- she always called me Elwood -- "In this world, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant." Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. And you may quote me.

Hello?? Can we say "Empire Records"?? As a group now...

Brittany

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"No, I said I got it caught in my BUTTON hole!" ~ The One and Only Lauren Matyis

"EMPIRE RECORDS!!"

It natually had one of the greatest soundtracks as well. That song by Drill... Needless to say, I'd f*ck to that song.

Ashes to ashes...

~Ashe

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"in the twilight, memories shimmer in a breath...of hesitation,
but it only lasts a moment...
before it's gone."

- The Crüxshadows

Say no more mon amore...OH REXXY YOUR SO SEXXY!

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Nothing is fucked here dude!

He's bringing the sloe clap back.

Who am I now \m/ \m/

ROFL while LMAO

Ashes to ashes...

~Ashe

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"in the twilight, memories shimmer in a breath...of hesitation,
but it only lasts a moment...
before it's gone."

- The Crüxshadows