Evaluation of SSRIs for Treating the Offender Flashcards

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+ Whatton Prison

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Out of 62 sexual offenders in Whatton Prison, the 32 taking fluoxetine reported reduced frequency of sexual thoughts and excitability

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+ SSRI vs Placebo

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An experiment comparing an SSRI group with a placebo group of personality disordered individuals demonstrated that fluoxetine reduced irritability and aggression over three months of treatment, while the placebo did not

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  • Side effects
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Fluoxetine has the side effects of nausea, drowsiness, and constipation

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