Only two, fluoxetine (Prozac) and escitalopram (Lexapro), have FDA approval for treatment of depression in children or teens. Fluoxetine is approved for kids 8 and up, and escitalopram for those 12 and up.
Fluoxetine is approved for kids 8 and up, and escitalopram for those 12 and up. Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is an antidepressant that is
Only two, fluoxetine (Prozac) and escitalopram (Lexapro), have Lexapro is among the most commonly prescribed antidepressants for kids.
Prozac (fluoxetine) is the most commonly prescribed antidepressant for children and teens. Learn more about the potential side effects of Prozac for teens and kids.
Parenting Antidepressants 'don't work for teens, kids' Only one drug, fluoxetine, was found to work better at relieving the symptoms of
Fluoxetine is approved for kids 8 and up, and escitalopram for those 12 and up. Fluoxetine is the most studied of the SSRIsits effectiveness
Fluoxetine is approved for kids 8 and up, and escitalopram for those 12 and up. Fluoxetine is the most studied of the SSRIsits effectiveness
A bit of background: I was on SSRIs (specifically Prozac/fluoxetine) for almost a decade to manage OCD and anxiety from when I was a kid, but I
or another antidepressant medication may be successful. Individual kids Fluoxetine (Prozac); Escitalopram (Lexapro); Sertraline (Zoloft)
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