Posted by linkadge on November 4, 2006, at 8:13:21
In reply to Re: SEROQUEL...monotherapy for Depression?/Li, posted by SLS on November 4, 2006, at 6:50:29
I think its important to read some of the limitations of that study. In addition, I have a hard time believing that the SSRI's are any more effective in reducing suicide than TCA's or MAOI's, perhaps less lethal.
***Change in the rank**** of suicide as a cause of death is meaningless, as it does not account for changes in the comparitor classes of mortality.
If you look at a graph of the trends in suicide rate over the past century, you will see that the reduction in sucide since the late 80's is very insignificant, compared to what it was prior this apex.
What about other coutries? Suicide has risen significantly in Russia and other countries which use antidepressants. In russia it is the leading cause of death among young males.
It is rising in Irelan, Ausralia, and New Zealand.
No change in the Canadian suicide rate. (every third person is on drugs here)
http://fathersforlife.org/health/cansuic.htm
And you're right it depends on who's data you analyze. This data shows no such reduction, (source, national centre for injury prevention and control)
See first graph:
http://fathersforlife.org/suicides/US_suicide_deaths.htm#Suiciderates
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