Researchers from the State University of New York at Buffalo (UB) found that antidepressants weaken bone growth which can disrupt procedures like tooth implants. “While these drugs are often used to manage mood and emotions,” they write “a side effect decreases the regulation of bone metabolism, which is crucial to the healing process.”
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2 COMMENTS
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The gift that keeps on giving. Yes, I am being sarcastic.
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Amazing how antidepressant use is correlated with almost every bad physical symptom/outcome…
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