Relative to SSRI users, SSRI statin users have fewer psychiatric hospital contacts and no increase in suicidal behaviour or all-cause mortality

Observational studies have identified inflammatory changes in depression,1 ,2 and randomised controlled trials (RCTs) suggest that depression may respond better when anti-inflammatory drugs are used to augment antidepressant drugs.3 Statins have anti-inflammatory properties. The present study is the first population-level investigation of the benefits and risks of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) –statin combination.
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news