Posted by ed_uk on September 30, 2005, at 14:39:48
In reply to Re: but why prozac?, posted by linkadge on September 29, 2005, at 15:30:28
Hi Link,
>I wonder what it is specifically that makes it more effective in this population.
Although fluoxetine is statistically more effective than placebo for the treatment of childhood depression, its benefits are usually minimal.
SSRIs are clearly an effective treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder in children. Apart from that, their use in children is often dubious.
Kind regards
~Ed
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