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Which antidepressants are FDA-approved for use in pediatric patients?

As of November 2021, in the United States, the following antidepressant medications are FDA-approved for pediatric use (source): – Major depressive disorder(acute and maintenance treatment): escitalopram (Lexapro®; for ages 12 years and older), fluoxetine (Prozac®; for ages 8 years and older). – Obsessive-compulsive disorder (alphabetically): clomipramine (Anafranil®; for ages 10 years and older), fluoxetine (Prozac®;…

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