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Prozac for Down Syndrome Symptoms?

After several studies and anecdotal evidence suggested that the anti-depressant Prozac may ease Down syndrome symptoms in children, a new study will examine whether the drug can mitigate symptoms when administered in utero.

by Jacob Sanchez

Stacy Ford taking her daughter, Aurora, who is 11 years old and has Down Syndrome, to school on Tuesday, March 19, 2013.
Credit: Spencer Selvidge

After several studies and anecdotal evidence suggested that the anti-depressant Prozac may ease Down syndrome symptoms in children, a new study will examine whether the drug can mitigate symptoms when administered in utero. (UPI)

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