SSRIs and Depression: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are antidepressants that affect serotonin levels in the brain. Serotonin is a chemical neurotransmitter. Side effects may include
- rash,
- low blood sugar,
- drowsiness,
- photosensitivity, and
- kidney or liver impairment.
- withdrawal-like symptoms in newborns,
- decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and delayed ejaculation in men,
- photosensitivity (increased risk of sunburn),
- rash,
- low blood sodium levels,
- low blood sugar levels,
- drowsiness, and
- kidney or liver impairment.
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SSRIs and Depression Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins
Medications:
EscitalopramEscitalopram is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Escitalopram affects chemicals in the brain th...learn more »
Citalopram (oral)Citalopram is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
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FluvoxamineFluvoxamine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. Fluvoxamine affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people wi...learn more »
SertralineSertraline is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Sertraline affects chemicals in the brain that m...learn more »
ImipramineImipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant. Imipramine affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression...learn more »
FluoxetineFluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressant. Fluoxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people wi...learn more »
Carbamazepine (oral)Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant. It works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain...learn more »