scary study (at least for me)

[SocialRetahd]

the newly published study, bone development from birth to adulthood was measured in a group of mice bred to mimic SSRI antidepressant exposure. Compared with normal mice, the genetically altered animals had smaller, less dense bones during development. The same was true for another group of normal mice exposed to Prozac early in life. The findings are reported in an online edition of the journal Endocrinology.

 

[Emma]

Is that why I have not so good bones?
Because stupid people prescribed me them from the time I was 12? :x

I knew it!!!!!!!!!!!
Bastardo!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Thelema]

Exercise will strengthen your bones

 

[SilentType]

Yeah I saw this on CNN the other day. Get ready for early onset of brittle bones people!

 

[Marvolo]

I don't understand in whole - what does a "mimic SSRI antidepressant" mean?
Does that study refer only to "the genetically altered" individuals?
And what does it mean: "early in life" - it's but relative...

And are there any proofs that the same happens to people?

 

[SocialRetahd]

No, theres never any proof that the same thing occurs in people. Just like emu oil regrows hair on mice, but doesn't on humans. I do know that mice experienced sexual dysfunction when taking SSRI's, so they are similar in that respect.

 

[SilentType]

Actually, the thing I saw on CNN actually referred to a human study, not one done on rats. I don't recall the exact number of people involved but I do remember that the study showed a direct relationship between SSRIs and bone loss.