Health Canada approves first drug specifically made to treat moderate to severe postpartum depression

Health Canada has approved the first drug specifically developed to treat moderate to severe postpartum depression, a condition affecting roughly one in five women in Canada.

ZURZUVAE, also known as zuranoline, is a 14-day treatment that helps the brain restore its natural balance between calming and activating signals.

Clinical trials have reported to show improvements as early as day three, a significant reduction in symptoms by day 15 and a sustained effect by day 45, in contrast to a placebo.