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Effect of Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors on Gonadal Steroid Hormones
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Fluoxetine and Bupropion for Healthy. Completed, enrolled 83 participants.
Detailed Summary
This study will evaluate the effect of antidepressants on sex hormone levels in women and if the potential changes in sex hormone levels are related to sexual side effects.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants will begin taking 10 mg of fluoxetine, once a day by mouth, on the first day of their second menstrual cycle during the study. Dosage will be increased to 20 mg of fluoxetine once a day after 7 days, to be maintained until the luteal phase (start of ovulation) of menstrual cycle 3. If side effects are intolerable, the dose will be lowered to 10 mg of fluoxetine per day. Participants will undergo a total of 2 months of treatment with fluoxetine.
Participants will begin taking 150 mg of bupropion, once a day by mouth, on the first day of their second menstrual cycle during the study. Dosage will be increased to 300 mg of bupropion once a day after 7 days, to be maintained until the luteal phase of menstrual cycle 3. If side effects are intolerable, the dose will be decreased to 150 mg of bupropion per day. Participants will undergo a total of 2 months of treatment with bupropion.