Tag: psychiatric drugs in utero

Exposure to Antidepressants in the Womb Makes for Sad, Scared Adolescents

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SSRI exposure in utero ā€œalters the offspring’s brain structure,ā€ causing a hyperactive amygdala and fear circuits, leading to anxiety and depression.

Animal Study: SSRI Neurotoxic in Pregnancy

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Researchers: Fetal exposure to vilazodone hampers neurodevelopment and leads to "long-lasting neurodevelopmental impairments."

Antiseizure Drug Exposure in Pregnancy Linked to Large Risk of Autism,...

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Harms are ā€œlargely overlooked by psychiatry despite widespread usage,ā€ according to the researchers.