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Antidepressants & SSRIs. 1  Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are antidepressants that work by altering the levels of a mood-enhancing chemical called serotonin. But when pregnant women take these drugs, it increases the risk of autism spectrum disorder and birth defects in newborns. According to most of the research, when compared with taking a placebo, taking an SSRI or another antidepressant doubles the risk for suicidal thinking. The overall risk of this depression medication side effect for children, teens, and adults is 2 to 4 percent. One reason why antidepressants may lead to suicide is that they may give a person enough energy to carry out a suicide plan. Regular follow-up with your doctor is the best way to prevent this side effect. Sexual Side Effects. 1 Antidepressants can Cause Suicidal Thoughts and/or Behavior in Children. 2  What to do if Your Child is Anxious or Depressed. 3  Antidepressants Approved for Children. 4  Getting Your Child Started on Antidepressants. 5  Signs of Suicidal Thoughts in Children. 6  The Bottom Line on Kids and Antidepressants. No increased risk has been seen in older adult patients. And if you are over the age of 65, you may actually have less risk of suicide when taking antidepressants. Having suicidal thoughts while taking an antidepressant is a serious side effect. In each issue of HEALTHbeat: 1  Get trusted advice from the doctors at Harvard Medical School. 2  Learn tips for living a healthy lifestyle. 3  Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in health. 4  Receive special offers on health books and reports. 5  Plus, receive your FREE Bonus Report, 101 Tips for Tip-Top Health. Antidepressants for children and teens Learn why antidepressants have warnings about suicidal thinking in children and teens, what to do before your child starts taking an antidepressant, and the warning signs of a potential problem. Still, the use of antidepressants in kids and teens is slowly rising. One study published in March of this year, also in The Lancet, found antidepressant use increased from 1.3 to 1.6 percent in U.S. children and teens from 2005 to 2012. In response, the FDA adopted a black box label warning indicating that antidepressants may increase the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in some children and adolescents with MDD. A black-box warning is the most serious type of warning in prescription drug labeling. Antidepressants are medicines that treat depression. Your doctor can prescribe them for you. They work to balance some of the natural chemicals in our brains. It may take several weeks for them to help. There are several types of antidepressants. You and your doctor may have to try a few before finding what works best for you. Antidepressants may cause mild side effects that usually do not last long. These may include headache, nausea, sleep problems, restlessness, and sexual problems. Tell your doctor if you have any side effects. You should also let your doctor know if you take any other medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements. For many children and teens, antidepressants are an effective way to treat depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder or other mental health conditions. If these conditions aren't treated effectively, your child may not be able to lead a satisfying, fulfilled life or do normal, everyday activities.
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