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Source: Forsyth Institute
Date: October 13, 2006
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Commonly Used Antidepressants May Prevent Bone Loss
Science Daily — Scientists at The Forsyth Institute have found that fluoxetine (Prozac), a drug used in the treatment of depression and obsessive-compulsive disorders, increases bone mass.
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Antidepressants may raise fracture risk for those over 50
POSTED: 5:32 p.m. EST, January 22, 2007
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CHICAGO, Illinois (AP) -- The most popular pills for depression might substantially raise the risk for bone breaks in older people, a drawback that should be considered when the drugs are prescribed, Canadian researchers say.
People aged 50 and older who took antidepressants, including Zoloft, Prozac and other top-sellers, faced double the risk of broken bones during five years of follow-up, compared with those who didn't use the drugs, the study found.
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