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I've heared a lot of reports relating intake of ssri and the high incidence of suicide and violent behavior. i am 44. do i need to worry?
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Always a possibility: SSRIs are used to treat multiple conditions, mostly depression. The depression makes people not have energy to do things, the SSRI makes them feel better, more energy.The medication does not take a non-suicidal person and turn them suicidal. It just allows those who already are the energy to complete it. If you do have thoughts of suicide please seek help from a doctor.
Answered 9/29/2016
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