Depression

Research from H. Tixier and co-researchers provides new data on depression

Published in Drug Week, January 2nd, 2009

According to recent research from Dijon, France, "Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants are preferred to tricyclics, because, for the same efficacy, they are better tolerated."

"The mechanisms of action are well understood. These drugs may be used during pregnancy," wrote H. Tixier and colleagues.

The researchers concluded: "We present here the case of a voluntary intoxication with SSRI in the third trimester of pregnancy."

Tixier and colleagues published their study in American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Acute voluntary intoxication with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors during the...

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Source: Drug Week (2009-01-02)

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