Posted by SLS on May 20, 2006, at 8:28:01
In reply to Re: Statistical question on SSRIs - ADDENDUM, posted by linkadge on May 20, 2006, at 3:16:57
> It is wrong (IMHO) to conclude that drug induced suicidiality is somehow due to a flaw in the doctor-patient relationship.
I agree. However, I think that inadequate patient education and monitoring by the doctor will allow for a higher suicide completion rate.
I keep seeing the word "akathisia" thrown around as if it were a common occurrence with SSRIs. I question this. My guess is that it is agitation and anxiety that is producing suicidality, and not akathisia per se. Prozac probably produces more agitation and anxiety than the other SSRIs.
- Scott
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