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Prozac in Adolescence: Risks of Pain Sensitivity and Weight Loss

5/11/2025

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A groundbreaking study in the Journal of Psychiatric Research uncovers troubling findings about fluoxetine (Prozac) use during adolescence. Researchers discovered that this common antidepressant may heighten pain sensitivity and reduce body weight in adulthood, particularly in female mice. These results spark urgent questions about the long-term impact of prescribing Prozac to young individuals, especially girls.

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A groundbreaking study in the Journal of Psychiatric Research uncovers troubling findings about fluoxetine (Prozac) use during adolescence. Researchers discovered that this common antidepressant may heighten pain sensitivity and reduce body weight in adulthood, particularly in female mice. These results spark urgent questions about the long-term impact of prescribing Prozac to young individuals, especially girls.