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In Hamster Model, Fluoxetine Increases Aggressive Behavior, Affects Brain Development Among Adolescents
October 4, 2012 by NewsBot
Fluoxetine was the first drug approved by the FDA for major depressive disorder (MDD) in children and adolescents, and to this date, it remains one of only two selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) registered for treatment of MDD in children and adolescents, despite reports that indicate this class of drugs is associated with side effects, such as agitation, hostility and aggression...