Antidepressants seem to weaken bones

I just read this bit of news: it looks as though antidepressants have a negative impact on bones. A Columbia University study found that people who took Prozac for at least a year were at a higher risk of bone fractures and depletion. So if you are taking “some selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI),” especially any containing fluoxetine, you should definitely have a look at this “New Scientist” article: goo.gl/gYr8hs Note that not all SSRIs have a similar effect on bones…
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