Prozac could offer the first treatment for the leading cause of blindness among people over 50, new research from the UVA School of Medicine suggests. UVA’s Bradley D. Gelfand, PhD, and collaborators ...

“These findings are an exciting example of the promise of drug repurposing, using existing medicines in new and unexpected ways,” said Gelfand, of UVA’s Center for Advanced Vision Science. “Ultimately ...

A medication meant to lift spirits may be falling flat. New research suggests that an antidepressant commonly prescribed to children and teens may not be as effective as once thought. Now, some ...

Prozac ‘clinically equivalent to placebo’ in treating depression in young people, researcher says. (file pic). Photo: Dmytro Zinkevych/123RF A review of trial data carried out by academics in the UK ...

Increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies. Advise families and caregivers of the need for close observation and communication ...

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants are some of the most widely prescribed drugs in the world, and new research suggests they could also protect against serious infections ...

Prozac (fluoxetine) is a prescription drug used to treat certain mental health conditions, including depression. The drug comes as an oral capsule. Prozac may not be safe to take while pregnant or ...

An antidepressant best known as Prozac could offer the first treatment for the leading cause of blindness among people over 50, new research suggests. An antidepressant best known as Prozac could ...