Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Too much risk associated with SSRI usage and pregnancy, research suggests

Elevated risk of miscarriage, preterm birth, neonatal health complications and possible longer term neurobehavioral abnormalities, including autism, suggest that a class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) should only be prescribed with great caution and with full counseling for women experiencing depression and attempting to get pregnant, say researchers.![](http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/nVMbIh3-T3E)

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/nVMbIh3-T3E/121031081249.htm

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