Antidepressant and painkiller combination 'could increase risk of brain haemorrhage'

Taking a combination of antidepressants and painkillers commonly used by arthritis sufferers has been linked to an increased risk of bleeding, scientists have warned.

Researchers said they are concerned that antidepressants may interact with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to increase the risk of bleeding inside the skull (intracranial haemorrhage) soon after starting treatment.