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Major Review: Antidepressants Safe in Pregnancy, No Added Risk of Autism or ADHD in Kids
FRIDAY, May 15, 2026 — There’s no clear link between antidepressant use during pregnancy and autism or ADHD in children, according to a new evidence review spanning more than half a million pre...
Psychedelics Aren't Better Than Antidepressants In Treating Depression, Review Concludes
MONDAY, March 23, 2026 — Psychedelic drugs don’t appear to work any better than antidepressants among people with major depression, a new evidence review says. Despite the hype around using “magic mus...
Mixed Results Seen in Risk Analysis of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Use During Pregnancy
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 18, 2026 – Use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication during pregnancy may increase the risk for gestational diabetes and some poor newborn outcomes, but may...
SMFM: Mental Health Emergency Rate Elevated With Discontinuation of Antidepressants in Pregnancy
THURSDAY, Feb. 12, 2026 – Pregnant patients who discontinue their antidepressant medication during pregnancy are more likely to experience a mental health emergency, according to a study presented...
Some Can Slowly Taper Off Antidepressants Without Risk Of Relapse, Review Concludes
MONDAY, Dec. 15, 2025 — It’s safe to slowly taper some people off antidepressants after their depression fades, rather than continuing the drugs indefinitely, a new evidence review says. People who sl...
FDA Medwatch Alert: Adipotrim XT by Deseo Rebajar: Recall - Undeclared Drug Ingredient
ISSUE: Deseo Rebajar Inc., is voluntarily recalling lot #052012 of Adipotrim XT sold directly to individual customers in Fajardo, Caguas and Bayamon and in website www.deseorebajar.com. The FDA...
FDA Medwatch Alert: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Antidepressants: Drug Safety Communication - Use During Pregnancy and Potential Risk of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn
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