Antidepressant use and colorectal cancer risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies.

Eur NeuropsychopharmacolMay 17, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchGastroenterologyPsychiatry

Cuiling Wei, Oscar Mahasriariyawong, Peng Wu et al.

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This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the relationship between antidepressant use and colorectal cancer (CRC) risk across 15 observational studies. The analysis revealed a significantly lower CRC risk associated with antidepressant use, with a pooled odds ratio of 0.88 (95% CI: 0.87, 0.95) and a pooled hazard ratio of 0.85 (95% CI: 0.74, 0.97), particularly for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants.

Key findings

  • Pooled odds ratio for CRC risk associated with antidepressant use was 0.88 (95% CI: 0.87, 0.95).
  • Pooled hazard ratio for CRC risk was 0.85 (95% CI: 0.74, 0.97).
  • SSRIs and TCAs both had a pooled odds ratio of 0.90 (95% CI: 0.84, 0.96) for CRC risk.
  • No significant relationship was found between antidepressant exposure patterns and CRC risk.

Why it matters

Understanding the potential protective effects of antidepressants against colorectal cancer can inform clinical decision-making, particularly in patients with comorbid mental health conditions. This dual benefit may influence treatment strategies and patient counseling.

Source

PubMed · PMID 42143914

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