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Top FDA official seeks to hire friend pushing new antidepressants warning

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  • Matthew Perrone

  • March 4, 2026

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    Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg is seeking to hire Dr. Adam Urato, who advocates for new safety warnings on antidepressants regarding pregnancy risks.

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    Urato's petition calls for a boxed warning on SSRIs, citing potential pregnancy complications and fetal brain abnormalities.

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    Hoeg's close relationship with Urato raises concerns about a conflict of interest in her review of the safety warning petition.

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    Experts warn that a new FDA warning could lead to pregnant women discontinuing antidepressants, risking untreated depression.

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    Hoeg has previously criticized public health measures and has questioned the safety and benefits of antidepressants.

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Top FDA official seeks to hire friend pushing new antidepressants warning

  • by Matthew Perrone

  • March 4, 2026

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