Risk of Fractures Could Increase with Antidepressant Use

A study released in the January 22 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine raises the issue of the increased risk of fractures after taking serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). SSRIs are frequently prescribed to treat premature ejaculation ( PE ). The study reviewed the increased risk of falling and lowered bone density for men and women in their 50s. Premature ejaculation ( PE ) can affect men at any age.

Researcher Dr. David Goltzman states, “ There is good scientific evidence that serotonin is involved in bone physiology, and if you alter the system, you can get low bone density. Patients should be monitored to prevent the risk of fractures.” Goltzman’s study followed 137 individuals (average age = 65 years) over five years and measured the patient’s bone density before, during and after the study.

One physcian who reviewed the findings, however, suggested caution. Dr. Robert P. Heaney, a physician the Osteoporosis Rsearch Center in Omaha, Nebraska notes that bone density loss has been reported in individuals with depression for many years. He suggests that patients with bone density concerns should discuss the risks with their physician. Moreover, individuals using SSRIs for premature ejaculation ( PE ) may use the medication differently than those who use these drugs for depression.

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