Rizleena Majeed, Krishna V Sathi, Ruthika S Patil, Neetu Singh, Shilpa Duseja, Kameswari Kondreddy
Antidepressants have anti-inflammatory effects and boost immunity, and dentists should be aware. This case-control study included only those patients who consented to take part and had a ham-d score of at least 16 and a diagnosis of moderate-to-severe depression. Inclusion criteria included adults, those experiencing moderate to severe depression, taking fluoxetine or venlafaxine, and those with twenty or more teeth. Exclusion criteria included tobacco chewers, smokers, women expecting or nursing, periodontal treatment, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medication, or vitamin/nutritional supplements...
February 2024: Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences