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In whom can antidepressants increase the risk of suicidality?

Yes, the benefits of antidepressants outweigh their risks in many patients with major depressive disorder. But, that doesn’t mean that antidepressant medications are not associated with possible side effects. Of course, they are. Among these, is the potential of antidepressant medications to increase suicidality in some patients. Boxed (‘black box”) warning for ALL medications with…

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