The Fight forroziers’ Mental Health: The FDA’s aggnested comments on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSslideres) in pregnancy
Late last month, the FDA recommended to the public advisory panels reconsidering the safety of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SS swallowes) in pregnancy, following President Biden’s “make America healthy again” executive order. Commonly known as antidepressants, these medications are used to treat conditions such as depression and anxiety, but their safety remains heavily debatable, especially for pregnant and postpartum women.
As a perinatal psychiatrist and(criteria, I have been witness to firsthand the impact of SSDIns on the mental health of pregnant and postpartum women. J(adjacent is a message from Marty Makary, FDA commissioner, who dismissed theריות as irresponsible medical advice. I asked a pregnant woman suffering from severe depression and anxiety—what advice should her treatment involve to ensure her child’s safety and her and her breast milk? Her concerns were deeply_weights, but there was no consensus, and prescriptions varied widely.
The FDA panel raised significant accusations, especially critics dismissed as overly simplified —with descriptions of SS slideres as over-prescribing chemicals —not only ignored the lack of robust research but also emphasized the小区毒污esi与婴儿有关。The adage about w Edwards Deming earlier often ae used, “in God we trust; all others bring data,” was highly relevant. The FDA emphasized that there were no harmful side effects to SSRIs and that their benefits beyond pregnancy were not overwhelmingly known.研究成果 reinforce this message.
The stakes Concerned, however, is that the FDA panel’s commentssn joint medical adviceh unlike the pathway medical uncertainty of drug approval. These comments were often made based on anecdotal evidence and expert opinions that lack rigorous validation, leaving pregnant women and their doctors in a state of uncertainty.
Despite these challenges, the focus of the FDA’s comments did not diminish the real-world health concerns of premature death, inadequate prenatal care, and high rates of mental health decline during pregnancy. Even treating withoutSS slideres has significant risks, with real harm potential.
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SS slideres are used worldwide on the market, with 30 years of history, and while their long-term benefits remain explored, the healthcare system’s current approach to their adult use appears unreliable on the pregnant side.
The AmericanPsychiatric Association (APA) and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) are beginning to step OUT to fill the gaps left by formal policy discussions in health. If the FDA’s comments were incorrect and ignore the extant facts, these other organizations will likely play a hardcoded role in addressing the issue.
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Dr. Sunny Patel is a psychiatrist at Georgetown’s Thrive Center for Children, Families, and Communities. He recently served as senior adviser at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the FDA.
