Scientology Critical Information Directory

This site is best viewed using a highly standards-compliant browser

No proof Prozac causes suicides, scientists say

Title: No proof Prozac causes suicides, scientists say
Date: Saturday, 21 September 1991
Publisher: Los Angeles Times (California)
Main source: articles.latimes.com
Alternate and/or complementary: link (61 KiB)

Disclaimer: This archive is presented strictly in the public interest for research purposes. All the copyrights of materials reproduced here are the properties of their respective owners.

ROCKVILLE, Md. — A panel of experts told the Food and Drug Administration on Friday that there is no sound evidence to conclude that Prozac or any other antidepressant causes suicides or other violent behavior. The scientists said they were moved by the many stories they heard earlier in the day about suicides and other violence committed by people taking Prozac, but they voted 6 to 3 to recommend against any label changes for antidepressant drugs. A vote rejecting a link ... [Read the rest at articles.latimes.com]