Yearly Archives: 2003


Long-term Effects of Fetal Exposure to Antidepressants

Long-term Effects of Fetal Exposure to Antidepressants

Although data accumulated over the last 30 years suggest that some medications may be used safely during pregnancy, our knowledge regarding the risks of prenatal exposure to psychotropic medications is incomplete. Because neuronal migration and differentiation occur throughout pregnancy and into the early years of life, the central nervous system (CNS) remains particularly vulnerable to [...]