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Sertraline used for the treatment of depression in elderly (older than 60) patients is superior to placebo and comparable to another SSRI fluoxetine, and tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) amitriptyline, nortriptyline and imipramine. Sertraline has much lower rates of adverse effects than these TCAs, with the exception of nausea, which occurs ...
A new Canadian study suggests that women who take antidepressants during pregnancy may be more likely to give birth to children with autism. Antidepressants in pregnancy tied to autism Skip to ...
Women should speak to their doctor or healthcare professional before starting or stopping any medications while pregnant. [1] Drugs taken in pregnancy including over-the counter-medications, prescription medications, nutritional supplements, recreational drugs, and illicit drugs may cause harm to the mother or the unborn child.
Sertraline is approved to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and anxiety, and, although no antidepressant works for everybody, experts generally agree that it’s one of the most ...
Antidepressants, including SSRIs, can cross the placenta and have the potential to affect the fetus and newborn, including an increased chance of miscarriage, presenting a dilemma for pregnant women to decide whether to continue to take antidepressants at all, or if they do, considering if tapering and discontinuing during pregnancy could have ...
SSRIs are modern antidepressants often used as a first-line treatment for major depressive disorder. Common SSRIs include Prozac (fluoxetine), Zoloft (sertraline) and Lexapro (escitalopram).
Use of antidepressants during pregnancy may result in fetus abnormalities affecting functional development of the brain and behavior. [89] Studies have shown correlations between pregnant women treated with SNRIs and risk of hypertensive disorders, [90] preeclampsia, [91] miscarriage, [92] seizures in children, [93] and many other adverse affects.
Antidepressants are recommended as an alternative or additional first step to self-help programs in the treatment of bulimia nervosa. [36] SSRIs (fluoxetine in particular) are preferred over other anti-depressants due to their acceptability, tolerability, and superior reduction of symptoms in short-term trials.