Risk of stroke among individuals on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) versus non-SSRI antidepressants: a population-based retrospective cohort study and meta-analysis.

J Affect DisordApr 22, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchPsychiatry

Qi Sun, Paco Chun Yeung Wong, Jessie Ching Yan Su et al.

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This population-based retrospective cohort study and meta-analysis evaluated the stroke risk associated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) compared to non-SSRI antidepressants among 124,854 patients in Hong Kong. The study found that SSRI users had an adjusted hazard ratio of 0.95 (95% CI 0.77-1.17) for stroke, indicating a non-significant lower risk.

Key findings

  • SSRI users had an adjusted HR of 0.95 for stroke compared to non-SSRI users.
  • The pooled relative risk from the meta-analysis was 0.94 (95% CI 0.83-1.06).
  • Findings were consistent across ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke subgroups.
  • The study included 124,854 individuals, with 56,279 being SSRI users.

Why it matters

Understanding the stroke risk associated with antidepressants is crucial for clinicians when prescribing these medications, especially in patients with pre-existing stroke risk factors. This study provides evidence that SSRIs may not increase stroke risk compared to non-SSRIs.

Source

PubMed · PMID 42031018

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