Many of these drugs carry significant side effects including: -increased risk for depression -anxiety -obsessive-compulsive disorder -seizures -suicide -confusion -memory deficitsGiven the risks and side effects associated with these drugs, physicians will need to exercise great care when considering whether to prescribe these treatments and should carefully select their population base prior to prescribing.References

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