The rate of antidepressant use among Americans of all ages increased nearly 400 percent over the last two decades, and 11 percent of Americans aged 12 and older now take antidepressant drugs, according to a federal government report released Wednesday.
"these medications can be effective for treatment of depression, anxiety disorders and some other disorders," but it is best when the patients receive "careful follow-up to manage efficacy, drug-drug interactions, side effects, medication compliance and a host of other medication management issues."
TONY DIGIROLAMO- "Americans aged 12 and older now take antidepressant drugs" SHOULDN'T THAT GIVE YOU PAUSE ABOUT WHERE WE'RE GOING WITH THIS STUFF.
"[T]hese medications can be effective ... (BUT!) but it is best when the patients receive "careful follow-up to manage efficacy, drug-drug interactions, side effects...
The But is the bottom line here. The but could be horrific and catostrophic!
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