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May 12, 2006

Paxil increases suicide risk -- so?

The New York Times reports that "after analyzing data from clinical trials, GlaxoSmithKline has sent letters to doctors warning that its antidepressant drug Paxil appears to increase the risk of suicide attempts in some young adults." Why is that a problem? Doesn't suicide cure depression?

Posted by Professor B at May 12, 2006 9:58 AM

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