Warning: Prozac Can Bring You Down

Today the FDA voted to warn that some SSRIs (anti depressants) might actually increase the risk of suicide in minors. While studies have been out for over a year indicating that 3% of non-adults may have adverse reactions that lead to overwhelming despair, it was the interpretation of these results that delayed warning the public. Researchers downplayed the risk of this "boomerang effect" citing the benefits to many people. Many minors are treated with medication for depression by their pediatrician, but never participate in psychological treatment. Most professionals believe anyone on medication for a psychological ailment should be monitored closely for effectiveness and side effects. 80% of people treated for depression recover successfully. The $10.9 billions of these anti-depressants sold in the US will now be required to carry a prominent "black box warning" similar to cigarettes. If you believe you are depressed or have thoughts of harming yourself, please call 1-800-784-2433 (a 24 hour hotline for emergencies).

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HOLLYWOOD: Who needs Kate and Leo? Bunnies re-enact the highlights of "The Titanic" in about 1/100 the time of the hit movie.

JOCKS: Really, they just don't want to see him return to baseball: Major league owners solidly behind GW's re-election campaign.

TECHNOLOGY: And the wedding ring looks so cute on the antenna: California couple ties the knot via cell phone.

TUNES: Two apples too many: Beatles' lawsuit could put Paul McCartney on computer company board of directors.

WEB SURF: The AWOL President: A short review of the abbreviated military career of George W. Bush.

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