Antidepressant has no benefit in stroke recovery — despite high hopes, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 22, 2020
The antidepressant fluoxetine (Prozac is a brand name) does not help repair the brain or improve functional abilities after a stroke, say researchers. Past research has suggested otherwise.
Older antidepressants considered safer for seniors, study finds
Aug 04, 2011
Elderly patients being treated for depression may have better luck and fewer side effects with older tricyclic antidepressants rather than newer, more popular antidepressants such as Effexor and Prozac,...