Researchers find antidepressants significantly raise risk of GI, intracranial bleeding

(American Osteopathic Association) Nearly 13 percent of Americans 12 years and older take an antidepressant, and SSRIs are among the most frequently prescribed because they are relatively low-cost, effective and safe. However, patients taking these drugs are 40 percent more likely to develop severe gastrointestinal bleeding, particularly when they also use common over-the-counter pain relievers.

from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science http://bit.ly/2RZHlbk