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Re: Proof of antidepressants being addictive

Posted by SLS on September 6, 2004, at 1:27:52

In reply to Proof of antidepressants being addictive, posted by mcp on September 5, 2004, at 22:40:35

Hi.

> FDA Warning
> Neonates exposed to Effexor, other SNRIs (Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors), or SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors), late in the third trimester of pregnancy have developed complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding. Such complications can arise immediately upon delivery

> Sounds like crack babies to me. Now before you all attack me I am just making a point that they are addictive. I am not condemning them all together. I know they have helped many people, present company excluded


What you see here is an example of physiological dependence, not addiction. Addiction involves cravings and/or psychological compulsions. Dependence involves the accomodation of bodily systems, usually through compensatory processes, to a substance such that removal of the substance leaves the system in a state of dysregulation and upset.

The consequences of the withdrawal syndrome of neonates from antidepressants can be serious and necessitate the interventions listed in your post. I think there is to be much investigation and debate ahead so as to establish guidelines on how to avoid the situation or best manage it should it arise.

Thank you for submitting such an important post.


- Scott

 

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