Dealing With Side Effects of SSRIs
The Carlat Child Psychiatry Report, Volume 5, Number 3, May 2014
https://www.thecarlatreport.com/newsletter-issue/ccprv5n3/
Issue Links: Learning Objectives | Editorial Information
Topics: Antidepressants | Antipsychotics | Child Psychiatry | Psychopharmacology Tips
Pavan Madan, MD
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are widely used as the first-line treatment for depression and anxiety in children and adolescents, but they are associated with significant adverse effects (AEs). Studies have shown that up to 50% of kids experience side effects from SSRIs, depending on the sample size and the type of study.
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Pavan Madan, MD
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow, Mount Sinai St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY
Dr. Madan has disclosed that he has no relevant relationships or commercial interests in any companies related to this educational activity.