Effects of antidepressants on the gut microbiome
Data source | Mechanism | Drug(s) implicated |
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In vitro models | Bacteriostatic effect on Lactobacillus spp. | Escitalopram, mirtazapine [164] |
Antimicrobial effect on Bifidobacterium animalis and Bacteroides fragilis | Desipramine, venlafaxine, bupropion, phenelzine, escitalopram [161] | |
Animal models | Reduction in colony counts of Lactobacillus and Bacteroides in mice | Fluoxetine [163] |
Reduction in gut commensals and increase in pathogenic organisms in fish | Fluoxetine [153] | |
Human studies | Inconsistent effects on gut microbiota, with a possible slight increase in gut dysbiosis | Antidepressants in general [162] |
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