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Breast cancer survivors who take antidepressants while on tamoxifen are not at increased risk for cancer recurrence

Antidepressants Don’t Adversely Affect Tamoxifen Efficacy

No greater risk of breast cancer recurrence seen
There is no evidence to support antidepressant medication cessation in patients undergoing plastic surgery

No Evidence for Stopping Antidepressants Before Plastic Sx

Meta-analysis examines risks of bleeding, breast cancer, breast cancer recurrence, breast enlargement
Antidepressants are the first treatment choice for premenstrual dysphoric disorder

SSRIs Recommended As First Treatment Choice for PMDD

Calcium supplementation also appears helpful; saffron and ginkgo biloba show some promise
Of more than four million people prescribed a first-time antidepressant

Antidepressant+NSAID May Raise Risk of Intracranial Hemorrhage

No indication any particular type of antidepressant carries a greater risk than others
New research provides more evidence of a possible link between selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressant use early in pregnancy and a small increased risk of birth defects. The study appears online July 8 in The BMJ.

Another Study Shows Link Between SSRIs and Birth Defects

But finding doesn't prove medications caused increased risk of birth defects
Women prescribed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors to ease menopausal symptoms may face a long-term rise in their risk for bone fracture

SSRIs Tied to Higher Fracture Odds in Menopausal Women

Risk remains high over several years
Infants born to mothers taking antidepressants in late pregnancy may be slightly more likely to develop persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn

Risk to Infant From SSRI Use in Late Pregnancy Deemed Small

Persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborn risk similar to women with untreated depression
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is as effective as antidepressant medication in preventing a recurrence of depression over a two-year period

Mindfulness-Based CBT Found As Effective As Antidepressants

Results suggest possible alternative to long-term medication use
A new study finds that treating moderate to severe depression with antidepressants may have an added bonus: reducing cardiovascular risks. The findings are scheduled to be presented March 15 at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology

ACC: Antidepressants May Help Reduce Cardiovascular Risk

Reduced risk of death, heart disease, stroke in patients with moderate to severe depression