Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) for Depression in Children and Teens
How Well It Works
Fluoxetine can improve depression symptoms and prevent relapse in children and teens.Reference 1 Studies have also shown other SSRIs work for children and teens, such as citalopram and sertraline.Reference 2
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 14, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Lisa S. Weinstock, MD - Psychiatry |
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