Many psychiatrists are warning that while these drugs can save the lives of suicidal teens, they are over prescribed to teens who really need therapy. The increase in prescriptions has coincided with the teen suicide rate climbing more than 50 % over the last decade. There are serious side effects to these drugs, and they are not always totally reversible. Side effects include psychotic episodes, suicidal behavior, weight gain and even interference with reproductive development.
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