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Posted by Meri-Tuuli on January 23, 2007, at 12:41:41
From BBC news:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6286681.stm
Well. I'm not sure a 4% decrease in 'lower bone mineral density in the hip' is statistically significant out of 137 patients. But you never know. I guess more studies are needed (as always).
However, I fully agree with the points made:
'Sophie Corlett, policy director for the mental health charity Mind said: "Here is further evidence that psychiatric drugs can carry significant costs for those who take them.
"Talking therapies are recommended as the preferred treatment for depression for most people.
"But because talking therapies are not available in much of the country, GPs are being forced to prescribe drugs when alternative treatments would be preferable." '
Posted by Phillipa on January 23, 2007, at 12:43:19
In reply to 'Adults antidepressant (SSRI) bone risk', posted by Meri-Tuuli on January 23, 2007, at 12:41:41
Supposed to take boniva for bones but won't and Merri can't get any mail outlook express if not working. Love Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on January 23, 2007, at 13:01:58
In reply to Re: 'Adults antidepressant (SSRI) bone risk' » Meri-Tuuli, posted by Phillipa on January 23, 2007, at 12:43:19
Merri sent you an e-mail but server problems will let me post but not send mail. Love Phillipa
Posted by notfred on January 23, 2007, at 14:06:59
In reply to 'Adults antidepressant (SSRI) bone risk', posted by Meri-Tuuli on January 23, 2007, at 12:41:41
From http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6286681.stm :
"UK experts said more evidence was needed to confirm the link."
Yep, one study proves nothing.
Posted by laima on January 23, 2007, at 17:48:36
In reply to 'Adults antidepressant (SSRI) bone risk', posted by Meri-Tuuli on January 23, 2007, at 12:41:41
I saw this on the news today. They said they found that SSRIs weakened bones in some people over 55, and that the weakening effect went away five years off the drugs.
Posted by linkadge on January 23, 2007, at 19:28:57
In reply to Re: 'Adults antidepressant (SSRI) bone risk', posted by laima on January 23, 2007, at 17:48:36
WTF, I could have sworn I read a study saying that SSRI's increased bone density.
Linkadge
Posted by laima on January 23, 2007, at 21:23:45
In reply to Re: 'Adults antidepressant (SSRI) bone risk', posted by linkadge on January 23, 2007, at 19:28:57
Again, the report I saw on the morning tv news specifically said that this was found to be true for people over 55, and not everyone. Could it be age specific, I wonder? That wouldn't necessarily be farfetched- for example, we have diferent levels of hormones and stuff at different times of our lives. Who knows what the ssris are interacting with to do this. It would be great if someone was up for digging out and slogging through the original study to see if this is addressed.
> WTF, I could have sworn I read a study saying that SSRI's increased bone density.
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> Linkadge
Posted by laima on January 23, 2007, at 21:24:43
In reply to Re: 'Adults antidepressant (SSRI) bone risk', posted by linkadge on January 23, 2007, at 19:28:57
Yes, definately, there must be some other variables to explain the different findings.> WTF, I could have sworn I read a study saying that SSRI's increased bone density.
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> Linkadge
Posted by Phillipa on January 23, 2007, at 22:13:15
In reply to Re: 'Adults antidepressant (SSRI) bone risk', posted by laima on January 23, 2007, at 21:24:43
Well one more reason to stick with benzos and not increase doses of SSRI luvox. Link I hope you're right as you know I'm over 55. One more reason to find a good therapist. Thanks Phillipa
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