Posted by SLS on May 16, 2013, at 22:07:40
In reply to Re: Antidepressants and suicide is not either-or. » gardenergirl, posted by Dinah on May 16, 2013, at 11:27:34
> Couldn't the incidents of suicidal ideation beginning during AD treatment have to do with undiagnosed, or even subclinical, bipolar spectrum tendencies?
That's a GREAT suggestion.
> Something to be considered and watched for?
Yes. There are many reasons why a doctor should monitor their patients very closely during treatment, especially during the first few weeks. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem that this is a standard practice. I think a patient should be seen every week and be explained to that there is a possibility that the treatment will make them feel worse. The patient should be encouraged to contact the doctor should they feel more depressed or otherwise uncomfortable. This is not rocket-science.
This should not be news.
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