But when the researchers analyzed the data, they found that fluoxetine appeared not to provide meaningful benefits for reducing depressive symptoms in children. In fact, the study authors told The ...

Prozac could offer the first treatment for the leading cause of blindness among people over 50, new research from the UVA School of Medicine suggests. UVA’s Bradley D. Gelfand, PhD, and collaborators ...

Prozac ‘clinically equivalent to placebo’ in treating depression in young people, researcher says. (file pic). Photo: Dmytro Zinkevych/123RF A review of trial data carried out by academics in the UK ...

A new study shows that the widely used antidepressant fluoxetine does more than boost serotonin levels: it changes how brain cells manage their energy and rebuild their connections, potentially ...

“These findings are an exciting example of the promise of drug repurposing, using existing medicines in new and unexpected ways,” said Gelfand, of UVA’s Center for Advanced Vision Science. “Ultimately ...

Since the introduction of Thorazine, various drugs to treat mental illness have been developed. Psychiatrists have prescribed them, and they have been found to work with varying degrees of ...

Taking antidepressants such as Prozac during pregnancy can affect the child's brain development and potentially lead to them having mental health disorders later in life, a new study warns. AFP via ...

Prozac (fluoxetine) is a prescription drug used to treat certain mental health conditions, including depression. The drug comes as an oral capsule. Prozac may not be safe to take while pregnant or ...

Prozac: It's not just for depression anymore. The year 1993 proved a big one for Eli Lilly & Co., makers of Prozac. Listening to Prozac, a testimonial to the drug's healing powers, made the ...

The tragic death of actor Matthew Perry in 2023, found with high levels of ketamine in his system, underscores the need for caution in the use of novel psychiatric treatments. Perry was undergoing ...

An antidepressant best known as Prozac could offer the first treatment for the leading cause of blindness among people over 50, new research suggests. An antidepressant best known as Prozac could ...