Inquest examines six teen suicides linked to antidepressants, calls for clearer drug warnings.

A Northland coroner's inquest is examining six teen suicides in 2018 and 2019, all on antidepressants. Paula Mills, whose daughter Summer died while taking fluoxetine, demands better warnings about suicidal risks. Currently, New Zealand's fluoxetine comes with a six-page warning, while in the US, it has a black box warning. Experts call for clearer, accessible information on side effects for young patients and their families.

November 17, 2024
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