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Fluoxetine-induced memory impairment in an adolescent
M E Bangs1, T A Petti, M D Janus
1Department of Psychiatry, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis.
Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
|November 1, 1994
Summary
Fluoxetine treatment in a adolescent male was associated with significant memory impairments. Discontinuing the medication led to notable improvements in memory function, highlighting potential cognitive side effects.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like fluoxetine are commonly prescribed for major depression.
- Cognitive side effects of SSRIs, particularly memory deficits, require further investigation.