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Hyponatremia from SSRIs: How Low Sodium and Confusion Risk Affect Antidepressant Use
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Hyponatremia from SSRIs: How Low Sodium and Confusion Risk Affect Antidepressant Use

SSRIs can cause dangerously low sodium levels, especially in older adults, leading to confusion, falls, and hospitalization. Learn who’s at risk, which antidepressants are safest, and how to prevent this silent but serious side effect.