 Abstract: In this new medical research it is revealed that Women taking antidepressant drugs particularly selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors had 39% increase symptoms of stroke in women. Examples of these drugs are Prozac, Zoloft, and Clexa. Depression can increase the severity of other medical problems like diabetes and hypertension. The women with depression are usually do not concentrate at their physical activities like exercise and normal jogging. They are also usually addicted to some narcotics, smoking and alcohol. All these factors could contribute to risk of stroke.The risk of strok increases in the presence of High blood pressure and high BMI (Body Mass Index) Objective: Stroke due to depression may be associated with variety of mechanism. It may b linked to inflammation, which can increase the risk of stroke as well as other vascular disease of brain. The objective of this research is that physician should focus on stroke related risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, and elevated cholesterol while treating the depression as well as addressing lifestyle behaviour such as exercise and smoking. Design: Two groups of women were studied. First group was consisted on women without history of depression, and second group was consisted on depressed women. more likely to b single, smoker and less physically active. They also had a higher body mass index and more coexisting conditions like higher blood pressure, diabetes and heart diseases. Participants: 80,574 women 54 to 79 years old in the Nurses. Setting or Place: Physicians from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston took this research. Dr. Kathryn Rexrode was the head of this study and American Stroke Association Rapid Excess Journal Report this. Result of the research: More Than 20% percent of women had the depression at the start of this medical research. At the end of the research i.e during 6 years (2000-2006) 1,033 stroke cases were reported. Antidepressants can prevent individual from controlling other medical problems like stroke. Conclusion: Anti-depressant drugs can increase symptoms of stroke in women but this study do not suggest that people should stop their medication to reduce the risk of stroke. Its up to your physician that how can he manage.He must take a proper medical check up and consider all the parameter before starting a drug therapy. Latest Medical Researches: If you found this research interesting, you may want to read through other interesting researches such as;  Comments08/18/2011 23:24
Even if it is just a study yet, I never thought that Anti-depressant drugs can increase symptoms of stroke in women. 08/19/2011 10:57
These sort post helped out to aware the people about symptoms of brain stroke and give us info. 08/19/2011 16:50
The only thing that surprises me is that it was only a 39% increase! 08/23/2011 22:51
Its quite strange to know about the harsh effect of anti-depressants on women health, most of the people like me, do not know much about such side effects of anti depressants. nice and informative post 08/24/2011 11:00
Outside of teaching CPR classes, I have been a paramedic for more than 10 years. Anti-depressants work well for some, but in the wrong hands, it could prove fatal in the long-term. 09/05/2011 23:00
Thanks for your post. The same research also stated that "it remains unclear" from our data whether antidepressants are solely responsible for the greater mortality rate among users. They claim that depression itself could be related to the increased stroke and death rates. 10/24/2011 11:48
I just gained a new knowledge from this research. People do use Anti-depressant drugs to relieve from a stress and yet, people don't know that they are just adding a new stress..Thanks a lot for this post. Your comment will be posted after it is approved. Leave a Reply | CategoriesAll    
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