Many patients with FXS begin to show signs of anxiety at a very early age, often by 2‐4 years.
Serotonin is one of the most important neurotransmittersin the brain involved in regulating
mood and affect. The selective serotonin re‐uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can be very effective in
treating these symptoms. They have been used on an empirical basis in affected patients as
young as 4 years old. SSRIs are the treatment of choice for symptoms of anxiety and
depression. In the FXS population, antidepressants, particularly SSRIs are somewhat helpful
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