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A new study is out and says those “happy pills” might not be
working if you are also taking anti-inflammatory medicine. Researchers tested
some of the most popular SSRI’s in combination with NSAIDs. WTVJ reports.
WTVJ: “Researchers found that those anti-depressants worked in
only 40 percent of the time in people who also taking the anti-inflammatory
drugs. But the anti-depressants worked 55 percent of the time in the people who
were not taking the painkillers.”
Like many news outlets, TIME Magazine explains what’s so significant about this
study.
“Given that depression affects some 21 million Americans and
frequently co-occurs with or contributes to a variety of medical conditions
such as heart disease, cancer and chronic pain, any new treatment for the
mental illness may hold great potential for improving Americans' long-term
health.”
Some in the media urge doctors to think twice now before
prescribing an SSRI with an anti-inflammatory drug to their patients. Fox News Contributor Dr. Manny Alvarez says he’ll
definitely be one of them.
“Many patients have to switch antidepressants for lack of
effectiveness at some point during their treatment. This finding highlights one
possible mechanism for medication failure, and I think it will help doctors
counsel patients better when it comes to considering secondary side effects of
SSRIs.”
According to Alvarez, most doctors like to prescribe SSRI’s due
to their safety and effectiveness. They are also less likely to cause unwanted
side effects. So what should someone do if they still want those same results? NPR spoke with a researcher who suggests other ways
around the problem.
“Other forms of antidepressants, like tricyclics, probably don't
have the same problem,' Or people might rethink taking NSAIDs. ‘A lot of people
are popping ibuprofen for very minor reasons..."
But like most studies, The Wall Street Journal explains not everything about the
interactions are known; so don’t jump to conclusions just yet.
“It isn't clear from the study whether taking ibuprofen for an
occasional headache is enough to blunt the effect of an antidepressant or
whether it takes long-term use for a condition such as arthritis for there to
be an inhibitory effect.”
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