The findings show that out of 14 antidepressants, only fluoxetine (sold under brand names Prozac and Sarafem) was more effective at relieving symptoms of depression in young people than a placebo pill. In contrast, taking venlafaxine (Effexor) was associated with an increased risk of suicidal thou...
Most antidepressants on the market are ineffective for children and teens with major depressive disorder, and some may be unsafe for young patients, according to new research published in The Lancet. The findings show that out of 14 antidepressants, only fluoxetine (sold under brand names Prozac ...
In Australia, fluoxetine was the most used in young patients and mirtazapine became the most used in general population. With the arrival of COVID, sales of imipramine, amitriptyline, trazodone, nortriptyline and mirtazapine increased in Asia. In Europe, the highest increase was reported to ...