September 2003: FDA Scientist Finds Evidence of Link between Antidepressants and Suicidal Tendencies

FDA medical officer Andrew D. Mosholder finds evidence that antidepressant drugs such as Paxil, Zoloft, and Effexor may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts in children. Agency officials praise his work but express a lack of confidence in the data. The FDA takes no action. [Washington Post, 9/24/2004]