Reproductive experience alters the effects of diazepam and fluoxetine on anxiety-like behaviour, fear extinction, and corticosterone levels in female rats

ConclusionsReproductive experience alters the dose responsivity and efficacy of common anti-anxiety medications in female rats. These findings highlight the importance of considering reproductive status in  studies on anxiety and its treatment.

Source: Psychopharmacology - August 15, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research