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Antidepressant Use in Teens Contributes to Increased Pain Sensitivity in Adulthood

Researcher(s) Keywords:

  1. Mood Disorders
  2. Preclinical Models
  3. stress
  4. Psychopharmacology
  5. Behavioral Neuroscience

Featured Researcher(s):

Iñiguez, Sergio
College: Liberal Arts
Department: Psychology
Antidepressant Use in Teens Contributes to Increased Pain Sensitivity in Adulthood
Date: May 27, 2025



EL PASO, Texas (May 27, 2025) – As scientists seek to understand the long-term effects of antidepressants given to teens, a new study from The University of Texas at El Paso finds that the use of antidepressants, particularly Prozac, in adolescent women may contribute to increased pain sensitivity later in life.


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