The next question: do adults on antidepressants face similar risks? On that, the jury's still out. "The child's brain is at a different developmental stage than an adult's, ...

In what is believed to be the largest study yet to consider the impact of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, on adults with autism, researchers looked at 37 ...

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Researchers have found that the timing of when fluoxetine (commonly known by its brand name, Prozac) is administered is vital ...

For depression in adults, the typical dosage of Prozac is 20 mg per day. You’ll likely take this dosage for the first several weeks or longer.

Adult mice and rats who were administered Prozac for a stretch of mid-adolescence responded to daunting social and physical challenges with less despair than animals who passed their teen years ...

The recent approval of Prozac for children and teenagers means more of them are likely to be treated for depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It also means that many could be treated ...

Dr. Anthony Rothschild answers the question: 'Side Effects Of Antidepressants?' — -- Question: What side effects can antidepressants cause in adults? Answer: Well, actually the most common ...

T he antidepressant Prozac may alleviate repetitive behavior and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in adults with autism, reducing these defining symptoms of the disorder, according to new research ...

When prescribing antidepressants for teens and young adults, doctors should not start with high doses of the drugs because it might raise the risk of suicidal behavior, new research suggests.. The ...

Get the facts on cost and Prozac, how generics compare with brand names, what financial assistance may be available, ... Doctors prescribe Prozac for adults and some children to treat: ...