Increased brain GABA concentrations following acute administration of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.

OBJECTIVE: The authors used magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) to assess the effect of acute administration of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) citalopram on cortical levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). METHOD: Ten healthy volunteers received either intravenous citalopram...

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Main Authors: Bhagwagar, Z, Wylezinska, M, Taylor, M, Jezzard, P, Matthews, P, Cowen, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2004