Why is suicidal thoughts a side effect?

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I see suicidal thoughts listed as a rare medicinal side effect. How can such a specific thing be a side effect? Can other specific thoughts be a side effect?

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My understanding is that it’s not that the drug can specifically cause suicidal thoughts. Rather, the drug can significantly alter your state of mind, and suicidal thoughts is a common symptom of that, so if you have suicidal thoughts, you need to tell your doctor because it means that the drug is affecting your mind.

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