Re: Tricyclic Antidepressants May Increase the Incidence of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

[Guest guest]

I can't decide whether or not to share this with my brother who took

nortriptyline for years and who now has NHL. He is sure his cancer is

caused by " something we are doing to ourselves " but I doubt that he

suspects his beloved antidepressants.

>

>

> Tricyclic Antidepressants May Increase the Incidence of Non-Hodgkin

> Lymphoma

>

>

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>

>

> Researchers from Denmark reported that patients who are long-term

takers

> of tricyclic antidepressant medications have a 53% increased

incidence

> of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).1

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

id=42\

> 253#_edn1> These data were also published in the July issue of

> Epidemiology.2

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

id=42\

> 253#_edn2>

>

> The incidence of NHL has been increasing over the past several

decades.

> The reasons for this increase are unknown. In fact, the causes of

most

> lymphomas are unknown, except for the relatively few that are

associated

> with specific bacteria (Helicobacter pylori in gastric lymphoma) or

with

> viruses, such as the Epstein-Barr virus (Burkitt's lymphoma) as well

> as HIV-related lymphomas, body cavity lymphomas (human herpes

virus-8)

> or T-cell lymphoma (HTLV-1). However, none of these specific causes

> explain the increased incidence of lymphomas observed in recent

years.

> There is speculation that exposure to chemicals, such as certain

> solvents, pesticides, herbicides, and water contaminated with

nitrate,

> is responsible for the increased incidence of NHL. A recent report

> suggests that agricultural exposure to insecticides, herbicides, and

> fumigants was associated with an increased incidence of

> t(14;18)-positive but not t(14;18)-negative non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

> (NHL) (see related news). Another report suggests that occupational

> exposure to solvents, such as benzene, xylene, and toluene, may

increase

> the risk of developing NHL and Hodgkin's lymphoma.

>

> These researchers determined the incidence of NHL in 43,932 users

of any

> antidepressant medication in North Jutland, Denmark, from 1989

through

> 2003. They reported that the use of tricyclic antidepressants was

> associated with an overall 53% increased incidence of NHL compared

with

> nonuse. The risk was higher in users who had >10 prescriptions and

more

> than five years of follow-up (IRR=2.50). The use of other types of

> antidepressants did not increase the risk of developing NHL.

>

> Comments: These are very interesting results and if confirmed with

other

> studies, would warrant investigation into the mechanism of this

effect

>

[Guest guest]

I can't decide whether or not to share this with my brother who took

nortriptyline for years and who now has NHL. He is sure his cancer is

caused by " something we are doing to ourselves " but I doubt that he

suspects his beloved antidepressants.

>

>

> Tricyclic Antidepressants May Increase the Incidence of Non-Hodgkin

> Lymphoma

>

>

>

> http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

id=422\

> 53

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

id=42\

> 253>

>

>

>

> Researchers from Denmark reported that patients who are long-term

takers

> of tricyclic antidepressant medications have a 53% increased

incidence

> of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).1

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

id=42\

> 253#_edn1> These data were also published in the July issue of

> Epidemiology.2

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

id=42\

> 253#_edn2>

>

> The incidence of NHL has been increasing over the past several

decades.

> The reasons for this increase are unknown. In fact, the causes of

most

> lymphomas are unknown, except for the relatively few that are

associated

> with specific bacteria (Helicobacter pylori in gastric lymphoma) or

with

> viruses, such as the Epstein-Barr virus (Burkitt's lymphoma) as well

> as HIV-related lymphomas, body cavity lymphomas (human herpes

virus-8)

> or T-cell lymphoma (HTLV-1). However, none of these specific causes

> explain the increased incidence of lymphomas observed in recent

years.

> There is speculation that exposure to chemicals, such as certain

> solvents, pesticides, herbicides, and water contaminated with

nitrate,

> is responsible for the increased incidence of NHL. A recent report

> suggests that agricultural exposure to insecticides, herbicides, and

> fumigants was associated with an increased incidence of

> t(14;18)-positive but not t(14;18)-negative non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

> (NHL) (see related news). Another report suggests that occupational

> exposure to solvents, such as benzene, xylene, and toluene, may

increase

> the risk of developing NHL and Hodgkin's lymphoma.

>

> These researchers determined the incidence of NHL in 43,932 users

of any

> antidepressant medication in North Jutland, Denmark, from 1989

through

> 2003. They reported that the use of tricyclic antidepressants was

> associated with an overall 53% increased incidence of NHL compared

with

> nonuse. The risk was higher in users who had >10 prescriptions and

more

> than five years of follow-up (IRR=2.50). The use of other types of

> antidepressants did not increase the risk of developing NHL.

>

> Comments: These are very interesting results and if confirmed with

other

> studies, would warrant investigation into the mechanism of this

effect

>

[Guest guest]

I can't decide whether or not to share this with my brother who took

nortriptyline for years and who now has NHL. He is sure his cancer is

caused by " something we are doing to ourselves " but I doubt that he

suspects his beloved antidepressants.

>

>

> Tricyclic Antidepressants May Increase the Incidence of Non-Hodgkin

> Lymphoma

>

>

>

> http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

id=422\

> 53

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

id=42\

> 253>

>

>

>

> Researchers from Denmark reported that patients who are long-term

takers

> of tricyclic antidepressant medications have a 53% increased

incidence

> of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).1

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

id=42\

> 253#_edn1> These data were also published in the July issue of

> Epidemiology.2

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

id=42\

> 253#_edn2>

>

> The incidence of NHL has been increasing over the past several

decades.

> The reasons for this increase are unknown. In fact, the causes of

most

> lymphomas are unknown, except for the relatively few that are

associated

> with specific bacteria (Helicobacter pylori in gastric lymphoma) or

with

> viruses, such as the Epstein-Barr virus (Burkitt's lymphoma) as well

> as HIV-related lymphomas, body cavity lymphomas (human herpes

virus-8)

> or T-cell lymphoma (HTLV-1). However, none of these specific causes

> explain the increased incidence of lymphomas observed in recent

years.

> There is speculation that exposure to chemicals, such as certain

> solvents, pesticides, herbicides, and water contaminated with

nitrate,

> is responsible for the increased incidence of NHL. A recent report

> suggests that agricultural exposure to insecticides, herbicides, and

> fumigants was associated with an increased incidence of

> t(14;18)-positive but not t(14;18)-negative non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

> (NHL) (see related news). Another report suggests that occupational

> exposure to solvents, such as benzene, xylene, and toluene, may

increase

> the risk of developing NHL and Hodgkin's lymphoma.

>

> These researchers determined the incidence of NHL in 43,932 users

of any

> antidepressant medication in North Jutland, Denmark, from 1989

through

> 2003. They reported that the use of tricyclic antidepressants was

> associated with an overall 53% increased incidence of NHL compared

with

> nonuse. The risk was higher in users who had >10 prescriptions and

more

> than five years of follow-up (IRR=2.50). The use of other types of

> antidepressants did not increase the risk of developing NHL.

>

> Comments: These are very interesting results and if confirmed with

other

> studies, would warrant investigation into the mechanism of this

effect

>

[Guest guest]

I can't decide whether or not to share this with my brother who took

nortriptyline for years and who now has NHL. He is sure his cancer is

caused by " something we are doing to ourselves " but I doubt that he

suspects his beloved antidepressants.

>

>

> Tricyclic Antidepressants May Increase the Incidence of Non-Hodgkin

> Lymphoma

>

>

>

> http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

id=422\

> 53

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

id=42\

> 253>

>

>

>

> Researchers from Denmark reported that patients who are long-term

takers

> of tricyclic antidepressant medications have a 53% increased

incidence

> of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).1

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

id=42\

> 253#_edn1> These data were also published in the July issue of

> Epidemiology.2

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

id=42\

> 253#_edn2>

>

> The incidence of NHL has been increasing over the past several

decades.

> The reasons for this increase are unknown. In fact, the causes of

most

> lymphomas are unknown, except for the relatively few that are

associated

> with specific bacteria (Helicobacter pylori in gastric lymphoma) or

with

> viruses, such as the Epstein-Barr virus (Burkitt's lymphoma) as well

> as HIV-related lymphomas, body cavity lymphomas (human herpes

virus-8)

> or T-cell lymphoma (HTLV-1). However, none of these specific causes

> explain the increased incidence of lymphomas observed in recent

years.

> There is speculation that exposure to chemicals, such as certain

> solvents, pesticides, herbicides, and water contaminated with

nitrate,

> is responsible for the increased incidence of NHL. A recent report

> suggests that agricultural exposure to insecticides, herbicides, and

> fumigants was associated with an increased incidence of

> t(14;18)-positive but not t(14;18)-negative non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

> (NHL) (see related news). Another report suggests that occupational

> exposure to solvents, such as benzene, xylene, and toluene, may

increase

> the risk of developing NHL and Hodgkin's lymphoma.

>

> These researchers determined the incidence of NHL in 43,932 users

of any

> antidepressant medication in North Jutland, Denmark, from 1989

through

> 2003. They reported that the use of tricyclic antidepressants was

> associated with an overall 53% increased incidence of NHL compared

with

> nonuse. The risk was higher in users who had >10 prescriptions and

more

> than five years of follow-up (IRR=2.50). The use of other types of

> antidepressants did not increase the risk of developing NHL.

>

> Comments: These are very interesting results and if confirmed with

other

> studies, would warrant investigation into the mechanism of this

effect

>

[Guest guest]

Oh dear ..........I hope I have not caused an upset by posting this

article.

> >

> >

> > Tricyclic Antidepressants May Increase the Incidence of Non-

Hodgkin

> > Lymphoma

> >

> >

> >

> > http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> id=422\

> > 53

> >

<http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> id=42\

> > 253>

> >

> >

> >

> > Researchers from Denmark reported that patients who are long-term

> takers

> > of tricyclic antidepressant medications have a 53% increased

> incidence

> > of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).1

> >

<http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> id=42\

> > 253#_edn1> These data were also published in the July issue of

> > Epidemiology.2

> >

<http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> id=42\

> > 253#_edn2>

> >

> > The incidence of NHL has been increasing over the past several

> decades.

> > The reasons for this increase are unknown. In fact, the causes of

> most

> > lymphomas are unknown, except for the relatively few that are

> associated

> > with specific bacteria (Helicobacter pylori in gastric lymphoma)

or

> with

> > viruses, such as the Epstein-Barr virus (Burkitt's lymphoma) as

well

> > as HIV-related lymphomas, body cavity lymphomas (human herpes

> virus-8)

> > or T-cell lymphoma (HTLV-1). However, none of these specific

causes

> > explain the increased incidence of lymphomas observed in recent

> years.

> > There is speculation that exposure to chemicals, such as certain

> > solvents, pesticides, herbicides, and water contaminated with

> nitrate,

> > is responsible for the increased incidence of NHL. A recent report

> > suggests that agricultural exposure to insecticides, herbicides,

and

> > fumigants was associated with an increased incidence of

> > t(14;18)-positive but not t(14;18)-negative non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

> > (NHL) (see related news). Another report suggests that

occupational

> > exposure to solvents, such as benzene, xylene, and toluene, may

> increase

> > the risk of developing NHL and Hodgkin's lymphoma.

> >

> > These researchers determined the incidence of NHL in 43,932 users

> of any

> > antidepressant medication in North Jutland, Denmark, from 1989

> through

> > 2003. They reported that the use of tricyclic antidepressants was

> > associated with an overall 53% increased incidence of NHL

compared

> with

> > nonuse. The risk was higher in users who had >10 prescriptions

and

> more

> > than five years of follow-up (IRR=2.50). The use of other types of

> > antidepressants did not increase the risk of developing NHL.

> >

> > Comments: These are very interesting results and if confirmed

with

> other

> > studies, would warrant investigation into the mechanism of this

> effect

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Oh dear ..........I hope I have not caused an upset by posting this

article.

> >

> >

> > Tricyclic Antidepressants May Increase the Incidence of Non-

Hodgkin

> > Lymphoma

> >

> >

> >

> > http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> id=422\

> > 53

> >

<http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> id=42\

> > 253>

> >

> >

> >

> > Researchers from Denmark reported that patients who are long-term

> takers

> > of tricyclic antidepressant medications have a 53% increased

> incidence

> > of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).1

> >

<http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> id=42\

> > 253#_edn1> These data were also published in the July issue of

> > Epidemiology.2

> >

<http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> id=42\

> > 253#_edn2>

> >

> > The incidence of NHL has been increasing over the past several

> decades.

> > The reasons for this increase are unknown. In fact, the causes of

> most

> > lymphomas are unknown, except for the relatively few that are

> associated

> > with specific bacteria (Helicobacter pylori in gastric lymphoma)

or

> with

> > viruses, such as the Epstein-Barr virus (Burkitt's lymphoma) as

well

> > as HIV-related lymphomas, body cavity lymphomas (human herpes

> virus-8)

> > or T-cell lymphoma (HTLV-1). However, none of these specific

causes

> > explain the increased incidence of lymphomas observed in recent

> years.

> > There is speculation that exposure to chemicals, such as certain

> > solvents, pesticides, herbicides, and water contaminated with

> nitrate,

> > is responsible for the increased incidence of NHL. A recent report

> > suggests that agricultural exposure to insecticides, herbicides,

and

> > fumigants was associated with an increased incidence of

> > t(14;18)-positive but not t(14;18)-negative non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

> > (NHL) (see related news). Another report suggests that

occupational

> > exposure to solvents, such as benzene, xylene, and toluene, may

> increase

> > the risk of developing NHL and Hodgkin's lymphoma.

> >

> > These researchers determined the incidence of NHL in 43,932 users

> of any

> > antidepressant medication in North Jutland, Denmark, from 1989

> through

> > 2003. They reported that the use of tricyclic antidepressants was

> > associated with an overall 53% increased incidence of NHL

compared

> with

> > nonuse. The risk was higher in users who had >10 prescriptions

and

> more

> > than five years of follow-up (IRR=2.50). The use of other types of

> > antidepressants did not increase the risk of developing NHL.

> >

> > Comments: These are very interesting results and if confirmed

with

> other

> > studies, would warrant investigation into the mechanism of this

> effect

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Oh dear ..........I hope I have not caused an upset by posting this

article.

> >

> >

> > Tricyclic Antidepressants May Increase the Incidence of Non-

Hodgkin

> > Lymphoma

> >

> >

> >

> > http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> id=422\

> > 53

> >

<http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> id=42\

> > 253>

> >

> >

> >

> > Researchers from Denmark reported that patients who are long-term

> takers

> > of tricyclic antidepressant medications have a 53% increased

> incidence

> > of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).1

> >

<http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> id=42\

> > 253#_edn1> These data were also published in the July issue of

> > Epidemiology.2

> >

<http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> id=42\

> > 253#_edn2>

> >

> > The incidence of NHL has been increasing over the past several

> decades.

> > The reasons for this increase are unknown. In fact, the causes of

> most

> > lymphomas are unknown, except for the relatively few that are

> associated

> > with specific bacteria (Helicobacter pylori in gastric lymphoma)

or

> with

> > viruses, such as the Epstein-Barr virus (Burkitt's lymphoma) as

well

> > as HIV-related lymphomas, body cavity lymphomas (human herpes

> virus-8)

> > or T-cell lymphoma (HTLV-1). However, none of these specific

causes

> > explain the increased incidence of lymphomas observed in recent

> years.

> > There is speculation that exposure to chemicals, such as certain

> > solvents, pesticides, herbicides, and water contaminated with

> nitrate,

> > is responsible for the increased incidence of NHL. A recent report

> > suggests that agricultural exposure to insecticides, herbicides,

and

> > fumigants was associated with an increased incidence of

> > t(14;18)-positive but not t(14;18)-negative non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

> > (NHL) (see related news). Another report suggests that

occupational

> > exposure to solvents, such as benzene, xylene, and toluene, may

> increase

> > the risk of developing NHL and Hodgkin's lymphoma.

> >

> > These researchers determined the incidence of NHL in 43,932 users

> of any

> > antidepressant medication in North Jutland, Denmark, from 1989

> through

> > 2003. They reported that the use of tricyclic antidepressants was

> > associated with an overall 53% increased incidence of NHL

compared

> with

> > nonuse. The risk was higher in users who had >10 prescriptions

and

> more

> > than five years of follow-up (IRR=2.50). The use of other types of

> > antidepressants did not increase the risk of developing NHL.

> >

> > Comments: These are very interesting results and if confirmed

with

> other

> > studies, would warrant investigation into the mechanism of this

> effect

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Oh dear ..........I hope I have not caused an upset by posting this

article.

> >

> >

> > Tricyclic Antidepressants May Increase the Incidence of Non-

Hodgkin

> > Lymphoma

> >

> >

> >

> > http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> id=422\

> > 53

> >

<http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> id=42\

> > 253>

> >

> >

> >

> > Researchers from Denmark reported that patients who are long-term

> takers

> > of tricyclic antidepressant medications have a 53% increased

> incidence

> > of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).1

> >

<http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> id=42\

> > 253#_edn1> These data were also published in the July issue of

> > Epidemiology.2

> >

<http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> id=42\

> > 253#_edn2>

> >

> > The incidence of NHL has been increasing over the past several

> decades.

> > The reasons for this increase are unknown. In fact, the causes of

> most

> > lymphomas are unknown, except for the relatively few that are

> associated

> > with specific bacteria (Helicobacter pylori in gastric lymphoma)

or

> with

> > viruses, such as the Epstein-Barr virus (Burkitt's lymphoma) as

well

> > as HIV-related lymphomas, body cavity lymphomas (human herpes

> virus-8)

> > or T-cell lymphoma (HTLV-1). However, none of these specific

causes

> > explain the increased incidence of lymphomas observed in recent

> years.

> > There is speculation that exposure to chemicals, such as certain

> > solvents, pesticides, herbicides, and water contaminated with

> nitrate,

> > is responsible for the increased incidence of NHL. A recent report

> > suggests that agricultural exposure to insecticides, herbicides,

and

> > fumigants was associated with an increased incidence of

> > t(14;18)-positive but not t(14;18)-negative non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

> > (NHL) (see related news). Another report suggests that

occupational

> > exposure to solvents, such as benzene, xylene, and toluene, may

> increase

> > the risk of developing NHL and Hodgkin's lymphoma.

> >

> > These researchers determined the incidence of NHL in 43,932 users

> of any

> > antidepressant medication in North Jutland, Denmark, from 1989

> through

> > 2003. They reported that the use of tricyclic antidepressants was

> > associated with an overall 53% increased incidence of NHL

compared

> with

> > nonuse. The risk was higher in users who had >10 prescriptions

and

> more

> > than five years of follow-up (IRR=2.50). The use of other types of

> > antidepressants did not increase the risk of developing NHL.

> >

> > Comments: These are very interesting results and if confirmed

with

> other

> > studies, would warrant investigation into the mechanism of this

> effect

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Moi??? Upset?? My son tried to kill himself because of the Celexa.

Can't upset me more than that. I've been trying to get my brother to

quit the ADs and the Adderall for years. He's convinced that there

is a magic pill and he does love his psychotropics. He thinks I

don't know anything.... He's been in denial for decades, he'll just

blow this off.

I, on the other hand, am fascinated by how many ways these drugs can

be bad for you.

> > >

> > >

> > > Tricyclic Antidepressants May Increase the Incidence of Non-

> Hodgkin

> > > Lymphoma

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/

oncology_main_news.aspx?

> > id=422\

> > > 53

> > >

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> > id=42\

> > > 253>

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Researchers from Denmark reported that patients who are long-

term

> > takers

> > > of tricyclic antidepressant medications have a 53% increased

> > incidence

> > > of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).1

> > >

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> > id=42\

> > > 253#_edn1> These data were also published in the July issue of

> > > Epidemiology.2

> > >

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> > id=42\

> > > 253#_edn2>

> > >

> > > The incidence of NHL has been increasing over the past several

> > decades.

> > > The reasons for this increase are unknown. In fact, the causes

of

> > most

> > > lymphomas are unknown, except for the relatively few that are

> > associated

> > > with specific bacteria (Helicobacter pylori in gastric

lymphoma)

> or

> > with

> > > viruses, such as the Epstein-Barr virus (Burkitt's lymphoma) as

> well

> > > as HIV-related lymphomas, body cavity lymphomas (human herpes

> > virus-8)

> > > or T-cell lymphoma (HTLV-1). However, none of these specific

> causes

> > > explain the increased incidence of lymphomas observed in recent

> > years.

> > > There is speculation that exposure to chemicals, such as certain

> > > solvents, pesticides, herbicides, and water contaminated with

> > nitrate,

> > > is responsible for the increased incidence of NHL. A recent

report

> > > suggests that agricultural exposure to insecticides,

herbicides,

> and

> > > fumigants was associated with an increased incidence of

> > > t(14;18)-positive but not t(14;18)-negative non-Hodgkin's

lymphoma

> > > (NHL) (see related news). Another report suggests that

> occupational

> > > exposure to solvents, such as benzene, xylene, and toluene, may

> > increase

> > > the risk of developing NHL and Hodgkin's lymphoma.

> > >

> > > These researchers determined the incidence of NHL in 43,932

users

> > of any

> > > antidepressant medication in North Jutland, Denmark, from 1989

> > through

> > > 2003. They reported that the use of tricyclic antidepressants

was

> > > associated with an overall 53% increased incidence of NHL

> compared

> > with

> > > nonuse. The risk was higher in users who had >10 prescriptions

> and

> > more

> > > than five years of follow-up (IRR=2.50). The use of other types

of

> > > antidepressants did not increase the risk of developing NHL.

> > >

> > > Comments: These are very interesting results and if confirmed

> with

> > other

> > > studies, would warrant investigation into the mechanism of this

> > effect

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Moi??? Upset?? My son tried to kill himself because of the Celexa.

Can't upset me more than that. I've been trying to get my brother to

quit the ADs and the Adderall for years. He's convinced that there

is a magic pill and he does love his psychotropics. He thinks I

don't know anything.... He's been in denial for decades, he'll just

blow this off.

I, on the other hand, am fascinated by how many ways these drugs can

be bad for you.

> > >

> > >

> > > Tricyclic Antidepressants May Increase the Incidence of Non-

> Hodgkin

> > > Lymphoma

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/

oncology_main_news.aspx?

> > id=422\

> > > 53

> > >

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> > id=42\

> > > 253>

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Researchers from Denmark reported that patients who are long-

term

> > takers

> > > of tricyclic antidepressant medications have a 53% increased

> > incidence

> > > of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).1

> > >

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> > id=42\

> > > 253#_edn1> These data were also published in the July issue of

> > > Epidemiology.2

> > >

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> > id=42\

> > > 253#_edn2>

> > >

> > > The incidence of NHL has been increasing over the past several

> > decades.

> > > The reasons for this increase are unknown. In fact, the causes

of

> > most

> > > lymphomas are unknown, except for the relatively few that are

> > associated

> > > with specific bacteria (Helicobacter pylori in gastric

lymphoma)

> or

> > with

> > > viruses, such as the Epstein-Barr virus (Burkitt's lymphoma) as

> well

> > > as HIV-related lymphomas, body cavity lymphomas (human herpes

> > virus-8)

> > > or T-cell lymphoma (HTLV-1). However, none of these specific

> causes

> > > explain the increased incidence of lymphomas observed in recent

> > years.

> > > There is speculation that exposure to chemicals, such as certain

> > > solvents, pesticides, herbicides, and water contaminated with

> > nitrate,

> > > is responsible for the increased incidence of NHL. A recent

report

> > > suggests that agricultural exposure to insecticides,

herbicides,

> and

> > > fumigants was associated with an increased incidence of

> > > t(14;18)-positive but not t(14;18)-negative non-Hodgkin's

lymphoma

> > > (NHL) (see related news). Another report suggests that

> occupational

> > > exposure to solvents, such as benzene, xylene, and toluene, may

> > increase

> > > the risk of developing NHL and Hodgkin's lymphoma.

> > >

> > > These researchers determined the incidence of NHL in 43,932

users

> > of any

> > > antidepressant medication in North Jutland, Denmark, from 1989

> > through

> > > 2003. They reported that the use of tricyclic antidepressants

was

> > > associated with an overall 53% increased incidence of NHL

> compared

> > with

> > > nonuse. The risk was higher in users who had >10 prescriptions

> and

> > more

> > > than five years of follow-up (IRR=2.50). The use of other types

of

> > > antidepressants did not increase the risk of developing NHL.

> > >

> > > Comments: These are very interesting results and if confirmed

> with

> > other

> > > studies, would warrant investigation into the mechanism of this

> > effect

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Moi??? Upset?? My son tried to kill himself because of the Celexa.

Can't upset me more than that. I've been trying to get my brother to

quit the ADs and the Adderall for years. He's convinced that there

is a magic pill and he does love his psychotropics. He thinks I

don't know anything.... He's been in denial for decades, he'll just

blow this off.

I, on the other hand, am fascinated by how many ways these drugs can

be bad for you.

> > >

> > >

> > > Tricyclic Antidepressants May Increase the Incidence of Non-

> Hodgkin

> > > Lymphoma

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/

oncology_main_news.aspx?

> > id=422\

> > > 53

> > >

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> > id=42\

> > > 253>

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Researchers from Denmark reported that patients who are long-

term

> > takers

> > > of tricyclic antidepressant medications have a 53% increased

> > incidence

> > > of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).1

> > >

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> > id=42\

> > > 253#_edn1> These data were also published in the July issue of

> > > Epidemiology.2

> > >

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> > id=42\

> > > 253#_edn2>

> > >

> > > The incidence of NHL has been increasing over the past several

> > decades.

> > > The reasons for this increase are unknown. In fact, the causes

of

> > most

> > > lymphomas are unknown, except for the relatively few that are

> > associated

> > > with specific bacteria (Helicobacter pylori in gastric

lymphoma)

> or

> > with

> > > viruses, such as the Epstein-Barr virus (Burkitt's lymphoma) as

> well

> > > as HIV-related lymphomas, body cavity lymphomas (human herpes

> > virus-8)

> > > or T-cell lymphoma (HTLV-1). However, none of these specific

> causes

> > > explain the increased incidence of lymphomas observed in recent

> > years.

> > > There is speculation that exposure to chemicals, such as certain

> > > solvents, pesticides, herbicides, and water contaminated with

> > nitrate,

> > > is responsible for the increased incidence of NHL. A recent

report

> > > suggests that agricultural exposure to insecticides,

herbicides,

> and

> > > fumigants was associated with an increased incidence of

> > > t(14;18)-positive but not t(14;18)-negative non-Hodgkin's

lymphoma

> > > (NHL) (see related news). Another report suggests that

> occupational

> > > exposure to solvents, such as benzene, xylene, and toluene, may

> > increase

> > > the risk of developing NHL and Hodgkin's lymphoma.

> > >

> > > These researchers determined the incidence of NHL in 43,932

users

> > of any

> > > antidepressant medication in North Jutland, Denmark, from 1989

> > through

> > > 2003. They reported that the use of tricyclic antidepressants

was

> > > associated with an overall 53% increased incidence of NHL

> compared

> > with

> > > nonuse. The risk was higher in users who had >10 prescriptions

> and

> > more

> > > than five years of follow-up (IRR=2.50). The use of other types

of

> > > antidepressants did not increase the risk of developing NHL.

> > >

> > > Comments: These are very interesting results and if confirmed

> with

> > other

> > > studies, would warrant investigation into the mechanism of this

> > effect

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Moi??? Upset?? My son tried to kill himself because of the Celexa.

Can't upset me more than that. I've been trying to get my brother to

quit the ADs and the Adderall for years. He's convinced that there

is a magic pill and he does love his psychotropics. He thinks I

don't know anything.... He's been in denial for decades, he'll just

blow this off.

I, on the other hand, am fascinated by how many ways these drugs can

be bad for you.

> > >

> > >

> > > Tricyclic Antidepressants May Increase the Incidence of Non-

> Hodgkin

> > > Lymphoma

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/

oncology_main_news.aspx?

> > id=422\

> > > 53

> > >

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> > id=42\

> > > 253>

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Researchers from Denmark reported that patients who are long-

term

> > takers

> > > of tricyclic antidepressant medications have a 53% increased

> > incidence

> > > of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).1

> > >

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> > id=42\

> > > 253#_edn1> These data were also published in the July issue of

> > > Epidemiology.2

> > >

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

> > id=42\

> > > 253#_edn2>

> > >

> > > The incidence of NHL has been increasing over the past several

> > decades.

> > > The reasons for this increase are unknown. In fact, the causes

of

> > most

> > > lymphomas are unknown, except for the relatively few that are

> > associated

> > > with specific bacteria (Helicobacter pylori in gastric

lymphoma)

> or

> > with

> > > viruses, such as the Epstein-Barr virus (Burkitt's lymphoma) as

> well

> > > as HIV-related lymphomas, body cavity lymphomas (human herpes

> > virus-8)

> > > or T-cell lymphoma (HTLV-1). However, none of these specific

> causes

> > > explain the increased incidence of lymphomas observed in recent

> > years.

> > > There is speculation that exposure to chemicals, such as certain

> > > solvents, pesticides, herbicides, and water contaminated with

> > nitrate,

> > > is responsible for the increased incidence of NHL. A recent

report

> > > suggests that agricultural exposure to insecticides,

herbicides,

> and

> > > fumigants was associated with an increased incidence of

> > > t(14;18)-positive but not t(14;18)-negative non-Hodgkin's

lymphoma

> > > (NHL) (see related news). Another report suggests that

> occupational

> > > exposure to solvents, such as benzene, xylene, and toluene, may

> > increase

> > > the risk of developing NHL and Hodgkin's lymphoma.

> > >

> > > These researchers determined the incidence of NHL in 43,932

users

> > of any

> > > antidepressant medication in North Jutland, Denmark, from 1989

> > through

> > > 2003. They reported that the use of tricyclic antidepressants

was

> > > associated with an overall 53% increased incidence of NHL

> compared

> > with

> > > nonuse. The risk was higher in users who had >10 prescriptions

> and

> > more

> > > than five years of follow-up (IRR=2.50). The use of other types

of

> > > antidepressants did not increase the risk of developing NHL.

> > >

> > > Comments: These are very interesting results and if confirmed

> with

> > other

> > > studies, would warrant investigation into the mechanism of this

> > effect

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I would just send the data with no comments. If he has cancer it

might actually help him to know this and seek other or no treatments

until the cancer handles.

Jim

I can't decide whether or not to share this with my brother who took

nortriptyline for years and who now has NHL. He is sure his cancer is

caused by " something we are doing to ourselves " but I doubt that he

suspects his beloved antidepressants.

>

>

> Tricyclic Antidepressants May Increase the Incidence of Non-Hodgkin

> Lymphoma

>

>

>

> http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

id=422\

> 53

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

id=42\

> 253>

>

>

>

> Researchers from Denmark reported that patients who are long-term

takers

> of tricyclic antidepressant medications have a 53% increased

incidence

> of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).1

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

id=42\

> 253#_edn1> These data were also published in the July issue of

> Epidemiology.2

> <http://professional.cancerconsultants.com/oncology_main_news.aspx?

id=42\

> 253#_edn2>

>

> The incidence of NHL has been increasing over the past several

decades.

> The reasons for this increase are unknown. In fact, the causes of

most

> lymphomas are unknown, except for the relatively few that are

associated

> with specific bacteria (Helicobacter pylori in gastric lymphoma) or

with

> viruses, such as the Epstein-Barr virus (Burkitt's lymphoma) as well

> as HIV-related lymphomas, body cavity lymphomas (human herpes

virus-8)

> or T-cell lymphoma (HTLV-1). However, none of these specific causes

> explain the increased incidence of lymphomas observed in recent

years.

> There is speculation that exposure to chemicals, such as certain

> solvents, pesticides, herbicides, and water contaminated with

nitrate,

> is responsible for the increased incidence of NHL. A recent report

> suggests that agricultural exposure to insecticides, herbicides, and

> fumigants was associated with an increased incidence of

> t(14;18)-positive but not t(14;18)-negative non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

> (NHL) (see related news). Another report suggests that occupational

> exposure to solvents, such as benzene, xylene, and toluene, may

increase

> the risk of developing NHL and Hodgkin's lymphoma.

>

> These researchers determined the incidence of NHL in 43,932 users

of any

> antidepressant medication in North Jutland, Denmark, from 1989

through

> 2003. They reported that the use of tricyclic antidepressants was

> associated with an overall 53% increased incidence of NHL compared

with

> nonuse. The risk was higher in users who had >10 prescriptions and

more

> than five years of follow-up (IRR=2.50). The use of other types of

> antidepressants did not increase the risk of developing NHL.

>

> Comments: These are very interesting results and if confirmed with

other

> studies, would warrant investigation into the mechanism of this

effect

>

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