Reduction by Paroxetine of Suicidal Behavior in Patients With Repeated Suicide Attempts But Not Major Depression

Robbert J. Verkes, Rose C. van der Mast, Michiel W. Hengeveld, Jolien P. Tuyl, Aeilko H. Zwinderman, Godfried M.J. Van Kempen

American Journal of Psychiatry · 1998 · 178 citations · 25 references

Abstract

This study indicates that enhancing serotonergic function with an SSRI may reduce suicidal behavior in a subgroup of patients who have attempted suicide more than once but who do not suffer from major depression.

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