Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Antidepressant Use, & Hemorrhagic Stroke In Young Men & Women: A Discussion Of Article Findings With Pharmacy Corner Advisor, Megan Ehret
The focus of the article review is on the findings and implications of this January 2021 article from Stroke©. The central finding was that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) use was associated with a 45% greater risk of hemorrhagic stroke. Hypertension, drug abuse, and alcohol abuse were also associated with increased stroke risk and should not be overlooked in the assessment of patients. This study is important as it provides details of where additional monitoring and appropriate treatment is necessary, including the use of evidence-based …
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