In article <[log in to unmask]>, [log in to unmask] writes
>David Evans wrote:
>>
>>> You're quite right that akathisia has been reported in people taking
>> Prozac. It is however a rare side effect. Simple tremor, which is a
>> nuisance but much less serious, is a common side effect and it is
>> important not to confuse the two. Akathisia has been a cause of
>> suicide attempts in patients taking antipsychotic drugs, whereas most
>> patients experiencing tremor with SSRIs are not sufficiently upset to
>> want to stop the drug.
>> Dr David Evans
>> Cardiff
>
>Thank you for your comments. But do you agree that where akathisia is
>caused by Prozac (and not all doctors agree it is 'rare') that it can
>trigger a suicidal attempt?
>
>Graham Ross
Anything CAN trigger a suicide attempt, the problem is proving the
association, as well as cause/effect etc. Having a cold CAN trigger a
suicide attempt.
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Tim Walter
GP and Medical Manager Newdocs Ltd. West Berks.
Emis Web page : http://www.yingtong.demon.co.uk
GPs do it in seven and a half minutes.
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