Is it safe for young people to take antidepressants for anorexia?
It may be safe for young people to be treated with antidepressants. However, drug companies who make antidepressants are required to post a “black box” warning label on the medication. A “black box” warning is the most serious type of warning on prescription drugs. It may be possible that antidepressants make children, adolescents, and young adults more likely to think about suicide or commit suicide. The latest information from the FDA — including what drugs are included in this warning and things to look for — can be found on their Web site at http://www.fda.gov.
