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Fluoxetine pharmacogenetics in child and adult populations.
European child & adolescent psychiatry - 1 Nov 2012
Blazquez Ana, Mas Sergi, Plana Ma Teresa, Lafuente Amàlia, Lázaro Luisa
Abstract excerpt
Although fluoxetine is useful in the treatment of major depression, 30-40 % of the patients do not respond to therapy. The response seems to be influenced by certain genes which are involved in the drug's pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. The present study reviews the literature on genetic contributions to fluoxetine response in children and adults, and concludes that the different polymorphisms of CYP2D6...
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