Newsweek: Antidepressants used during pregnancy could increase chances of autism by as much as 87%
Antidepressants used during pregnancy could increase chances of autism New research suggests women considering pregnancy who are taking one popular class of anti-depressants (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs) should seek out the advice of a physician, because use of SSRIs during pregnancy can significantly increase a child’s risk for autism. Popular SSRIs include Prozac, Zoloft and Lexapro (thank you big pharma). The recently published study found that the autism risk for newborns increased by 87 percent among women who took SSRIs during pregnancy. The study found the medication had the highest chance of causing harm in the second...
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