Antidepressants affect male brains, but do little to female brains: Study

The study examines the long-term effects of fluoxetine in rat brains when administered at a young age

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most prominent intervention for depression, anxiety, and other neuropsychiatric disorders, and allow for more serotonin in the brain as a result. (Representational image)

Antidepressants have strong impact on male brains — with the nature of the impact depending on the age of the subject — but do not affect female brains, a new study of rats has shown, suggesting that there needs to be more exploration of the physiological effects of such drugs, something that could eventually influence how they are used in treatments.

Source : https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/antidepressants-affect-male-brains-but-do-little-to-female-brains-study-101751481813708.html

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