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Bleeding Risk from SSRIs: How Platelet Dysfunction Increases Bleeding Danger
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Bleeding Risk from SSRIs: How Platelet Dysfunction Increases Bleeding Danger

  • 16 December, 2025
  • by Juliet Hargrove

SSRIs can increase bleeding risk by reducing serotonin in platelets, impairing clotting. Paroxetine carries the highest risk, while sertraline is safer. Learn how to assess your risk and what to do if you're on blood thinners or planning surgery.

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