Posted by Cam W. on January 30, 2000, at 10:30:30
In reply to Re: Anyone know the long term affects of ADs, posted by Noa on January 30, 2000, at 8:12:54
> Are there any long term follow up studies being done to look at the effects of long term use of ADs?
>
> Suggs, as for your question, that is the crux of it all for me. I don't have much choice. Not taking medications would be disastrous and I would probably be dead or homeless or in and out of the hospital.Everyone (esp. Noa) - There are a few studies I have read on the long-term effects of ADs, mostly on SSRIs (esp Prozac) during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The original "Prozac babies", the one's who were born to mothers who had taken Prozac when they were pregnant, are now around the age of 20 years. So far they have developed normally, with no more delinquency than their peers. It should be interesting to see in the next 5 - 7 years whether there is an increased prevalence of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia in this group. I feel that the studies I have read are fairly inconclusive. If there are any post-grads looking for a thesis research project, maybe they could do a formal study of people (MRIs, CT, cognitive batteries, etc.) who have taken ADs throughout the ages (eg 1950s to present) and see what they ADs have done. My personal belief is that the benefits of ADs far outweigh the risks. - Cam W.
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