Neurology
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Review Meta Analysis
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and brain hemorrhage: a meta-analysis.
We synthesized the epidemiologic evidence concerning selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) exposure and the risk of CNS hemorrhage. ⋯ SSRI exposure is associated with an increased risk of intracerebral and intracranial hemorrhage, yet given the rarity of this event, absolute risks are likely to be very low.