SSRIs and Bone Fractures
Angela Gupta
antidepressants such as Prozac and Paxil have double the risk of fractures from
falls, and it appears decreased bone mass may be at least part of the reason, a
Canadian study suggests.
Participants in the McGill University study who had been taking one of five
antidepressants from the drug class known as selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors, or SSRIs, had twice the risk of forearm, ankle, hip and other
fractures compared to those not prescribed the drugs.
Daily use of SSRIs was also associated with a four per cent reduction in bone
mineral density of the hip and 2.4 per cent of the lower spine, the study found.
The risk of falling was also higher among those taking the pills, which can
cause a drop in blood pressure and fainting in some people.
Trudy Johnson
needed, huh?
Aging is something many people find challenging enough; this is not something
they need.
Trudy
moontaco
On Jan 25, 12:13 am, Trudy Johnson <Trudy_mem...@newsguy.com> wrote:
> In article <ep938f0...@drn.newsguy.com>, Angela Gupta says...
>
> >From The Canadian Press. Adults 50 and older who take daily doses of
> >antidepressants such as Prozac and Paxil have double the risk of fractures from
> >falls, and it appears decreased bone mass may be at least part of the reason, a
> >Canadian study suggests.
> >Participants in the McGill University study who had been taking one of five
> >antidepressants from the drug class known as selective serotonin reuptake
> >inhibitors, or SSRIs, had twice the risk of forearm, ankle, hip and other
> >fractures compared to those not prescribed the drugs.
> >Daily use of SSRIs was also associated with a four per cent reduction in bone
> >mineral density of the hip and 2.4 per cent of the lower spine, the study found.
> >The risk of falling was also higher among those taking the pills, which can
> >cause a drop in blood pressure and fainting in some people.Great - even more crappy side effects of these awful drugs! Just what is
> needed, huh?
>
> Aging is something many people find challenging enough; this is not something
> they need.
>
> Trudy
I recently heard about a relatively young male Scientologist who has
osteoporosis, and I started reading about what might cause osteoporosis
in someone so young (especially a man). Since he's a longtime
Scientologist, I'd rule out SSRIs as the cause--in fact, that wasn't
even one of the culprits I found. One of the most likely suspects is
prolonged steroid usage. The other is prolonged megadoses of vitamin A.
Hmm...I know people doing the Purification Rundown get megadoses of
vitamin A....
moontaco
Vox Marbles
> From The Canadian Press. Adults 50 and older who take daily doses of
> antidepressants such as Prozac and Paxil have double the risk of fractures from
> falls, and it appears decreased bone mass may be at least part of the reason, a
> Canadian study suggests.
Here's the part of the article you did not include:
But Goltzman stressed the findings do not mean that people should stop
taking the antidepressants.
"I think that if they need an SSRI, if their physician feels that they
need it to treat their depression . . . they need to be treated with
the appropriate medication," he said. "It just means individuals should
be aware this is a side-effect and they should probably also take
general steps in order to prevent osteoporosis."
Those steps include engaging in weight-bearing exercise, eating a diet
rich in calcium and vitamin D, and avoiding smoking and alcohol.
antisectes
Alfred E. Neuman
"Vox Marbles" <flis...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Good Find VOX!
You don't think it was left out on purpose, do ya?
alf
Angela Gupta
electroshocking them, you name it. Psychiatrists are a truly disgusting breed.
Angela
Jimchi
Once again, withholding information that is vital to someone taking these drugs.
SICK.
JimCHI