作者: Lisa Cardamone , Michael R. Salzberg , Amelia S. Koe , Ezgi Ozturk , Terence J. O'Brien
DOI: 10.1016/J.NBD.2013.11.020
关键词: Fluoxetine 、 Seizure threshold 、 Antidepressant 、 Epileptogenesis 、 Pharmacology 、 Status epilepticus 、 Citalopram 、 Medicine 、 Serotonin transporter 、 Epilepsy
摘要: Abstract Objectives Due to the high comorbidity of epilepsy and depression, antidepressant treatment is commonly indicated for patients with epilepsy. Studies in humans animal models suggest that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may reduce seizure frequency severity, these drugs are generally considered safe use No studies have investigated effects SSRIs on epileptogenesis, neurobiological process underlying development epileptic state. Methods The effect continuous infusion SSRI, fluoxetine (10 mg/kg/day sc), versus vehicle control amygdala kindling was examined adult male Wistar rats. Seizure threshold rates were compared between SSRI-treated rats controls. study then repeated examining a different citalopram control. Hippocampal mRNA expression transporter (SERT) 5-HT 1A receptor brains post-mortem. Results Treatment either or significantly accelerated as evidenced by fewer stimulations reach Class V seizures their respective vehicle-treated group (p 0.05). analysis did not reveal any molecular changes which common both treatments. Conclusions rate epileptogenesis enhanced chronic SSRIs. This could potentially implications regarding progression human