The SSRI sertraline (Zoloft), if taken while pregnant, can result in birth defects caused by the drug damaging a cell's genetic information. Researchers report one potential way to counter the effect is with specific antioxidants.
Sertraline (Zoloft), a commonly prescribed SSRI antidepressant, may not be as effective at treating depression within 6 weeks as previously thought. However, the drug is effective for treating anxiety symptoms.
Discovery about fear pathways in the brains of worms could have implications for better understanding anxiety in humans, researchers report.
Researchers have identified a mechanism that could help explain how ketamine helps relieve symptoms of depression.
A new study reports Zoloft, a commonly prescribed antidepressant alters brain structure differently in those who are depressed and those who aren't.
Researchers discover a gene which may reveal how well a person is likely to respond to SSRI antidepressants.
