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Study Links Antidepressants to Sudden Cardiac Death Risk

4/1/2025

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A groundbreaking study from New Delhi, released on March 31, 2025, uncovers a troubling link between long-term antidepressant use and an elevated risk of sudden cardiac death. Alarmingly, this risk fluctuates based on age and how long individuals have been on these medications, raising critical questions about their long-term safety.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study from New Delhi, released on March 31, 2025, uncovers a troubling link between long-term antidepressant use and an elevated risk of sudden cardiac death. Alarmingly, this risk fluctuates based on age and how long individuals have been on these medications, raising critical questions about their long-term safety.