Guest guest Posted March 7, 2000 Report Share Posted March 7, 2000 (Somebody recently asked about Zoloft and this was sent to me so I thought I'd send it on). Gretchen >Serotonin reuptake inhibiting anti-depressants are >often presscribed to patients to ease sleep disorders and depression. This report cautions long time users about possible side effects. > > >(03-01-2000) - Researchers from Jefferson Medical >College in Philadelphia have found changes in brain >cells in rats treated with large doses of several >anti-depressant or anti-obesity drugs. > >In some cases, the cells shriveled or took on abnormal >corkscrew shapes. While the clinical significance of >the findings isn't known, the scientists say, they may >raise new concerns about the prolonged use of such >commonly prescribed drugs as fluoxetine (Prozac) and >sertraline (Zoloft). > >The work also highlights the need for similar studies >on other classes of drugs that act on the central >nervous system. Full story at: >http://v4.youclick.net/GoNow/a10004a18181a2125a4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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