Can SSRIs - Antidepressants Cause Violence? Yes... by VARIOUS
(Dec. 18, 2012) According to a 2010 study published in the journal PLoS One, half of the top 10 drugs disproportionately linked with violent behavior are antidepressants:
1.Varenicline (Chantix): The number one violence-inducing drug on the list, this anti-smoking medication is 18 times more likely to be linked with violence when compared to other drugs
2.Fluoxetine (Prozac): This drug was the first well-known SSRI antidepressant
3.Paroxetine (Paxil): Another SSRI antidepressant, Paxil is also linked with severe withdrawal symptoms and a risk of birth defects
4.Amphetamines:(Various): Used to treat ADHD
5.Mefoquine (Lariam): A treatment for malaria which is often linked with reports of strange behavior
6.Atomoxetine (Strattera): An ADHD drug that affects the neurotransmitter noradrenaline
7.Triazolam (Halcion): This potentially addictive drug is used to treat insomnia
