RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Helwick, Caroline
T1 Risk of Low Bone Mineral Density with Psychotropic Drugs
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2010
FD SAGE Publications
VO 10
IS 4
SP 14
OP 15
DO 10.1177/155989771004010
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/10/4/14.2.abstract
AB The use of certain psychotropic medications may be enhancing an already high underlying risk for osteoporosis, according to several studies. Psychotropic agents have been linked to fractures, and antidepressants have been associated with low bone mineral density. The studies that were presented validate these earlier findings and suggest that many patients may already be at high risk for bone disease.