Antidepressants linked to risk of brain bleeds

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – People using a common class of antidepressants may have slightly increased odds of suffering bleeding in the brain – though the risk is still very small, researchers reported Wednesday. The antidepressants are known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and include widely used drugs like fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), citalopram (Celexa) and paroxetine (Paxil). SSRIs have been linked to a risk of stomach bleeding. …