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Finally, FDA issues a warning.(Food and Drug Administration's stand on antidepressants use in children)(Brief Article)
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Child Protection Report
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October 21, 2004
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FINALLY, FDA ISSUES A WARNING. ... At long last, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially decided Oct. 15 to warn doctors and families about children's antidepressant use. Specifically, the agency is directing manufacturers to put a "black box" warning--the strongest possible--on the labels of all antidepressants, linking the drugs to suicide risk in children and adolescents. The agency is also creating a guidance for families and the general public, ...