Fluoxetine and suicide rates: Author's reply
2006

Fluoxetine and Suicide Rates: Author's Reply

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Author Information

Author(s): Licinio Julio

Primary Institution: University of Miami

Conclusion

The study acknowledges that while there is an association between antidepressant prescriptions and suicide rates, it does not fully explain the observed trends.

Supporting Evidence

  • Increased antidepressant use and fewer suicides have been observed in other settings.

Takeaway

This study looks at how taking antidepressants like fluoxetine might relate to suicide rates, but it says there are many reasons for suicide, not just medication.

Limitations

The study does not fully explain the trends in suicide rates and antidepressant prescriptions.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pmed.0030504

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