Letter to the Editor

Serious Suicide Attempt with Duloxetine Treatment

Authors: Roy R. Reeves, DO, PhD, James C. Brister, MD

Abstract

To the Editor:


Whether newer antidepressants may increase the risk of suicide is somewhat controversial. We describe a serious suicide attempt following initiation of duloxetine treatment.

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