Interesting News on Antidepressants

Posted on December 8, 2009 by David Oliver

The LATimes is reporting on a new study finding that neuroticism and extraversion in patients suffering from major depressive disorder are respectively alleviated and enhanced in patients taking Paxil. As compared to those taking placebos, Paxil patients not only experienced longer lasting relief from depression they also saw significant positive personality changes becoming less neurotic and more outgoing. "That is a dramatic change," said Robert McCrae, a leading researcher on personality, now retired. "If you were these patients or someone in their family, you'd notice a difference."
 

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