Association between First Trimester Antidepressant Use and Risk of Spontaneous Abortion

ConclusionThe association between use of first trimester antidepressants, particularly SSRI use, and spontaneous abortion was significant only among women whose exposure status was assessed after loss. In this instance, reporting bias may create a spurious association. Future studies should take the timing of data collection relative to the timing of loss into consideration.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy - July 5, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Pingsheng Wu, Digna R. Velez Edwards, Phillip Gorrindo, Alexandra C. Sundermann, Eric S. Torstenson, Sarah H. Jones, Ronna L. Chan, Katherine E. Hartmann Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research