Sertraline News
Anti-depressants no help for cancer patients
ANTI-DEPRESSANT drugs do not improve symptoms, well-being or survival in people with advanced cancer, new Australian research shows.
Metabolite Considerations in the In Vivo Quantification of Serotonin Transporters Using 11C-DASB and PET in Humans
PET studies of the serotonin ( 5 - hydroxytryptamine, or 5-HT) transporter are increasingly using 11 C - 3 - amino - 4 - ( 2 - dimethylaminomethylphenylsulfanyl ) benzonitrile (DASB).
Antidepressants linked to infertility in men
According to researchers, the first study conducted on the effect of antidepressants on male fertility has revealed that these drugs could reduce the sperm count.
Sertraline approved for post-traumatic stress disorder
The US Food and Drug Administration's psychopharmacologic drugs advisory committee voted six to one to recommend that the agency approve the use of the popular antidepressant drug sertraline for treatment of post-traumatic stress...
Low Doses of Anti-Depressant May Help PMS
Some women who experience moderate-to-severe premenstrual syndrome may benefit from treatment with low doses of anti-depressant medication, according to a new study led by a Virginia Commonwealth University researcher.