The SSRI-Anticoagulant Interaction: Evidence-Based Prescribing Strategies

February 5
11 mins

Episode Description

In this episode, we explore a critical drug interaction: SSRIs combined with anticoagulants increase major bleeding risk by 35-47%. Should age and sex change our prescribing decisions? We break down the evidence from nearly 100,000 patients and discuss safer antidepressant alternatives for high-risk individuals.

Faculty: Paul Zarkowski, M.D.
Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.

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