SSRI
noun
: any of a class of antidepressants (such as fluoxetine) that inhibit the inactivation of serotonin by blocking its reuptake by presynaptic neuron endings
called also selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
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Duloxetine, a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), is prescribed for anxiety and depression, and can also be used to treat nerve pain for people with diabetes, the Mayo Clinic notes.
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2024
There are still a lot of unknowns about post-selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) syndrome.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2024
Paxil, also known by the generic name paroxetine, and Lexapro, also known by the generic name escitalopram, are members of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication class.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024
Some people also develop dry mouth while taking an SSRI, so keeping fluids up can help that, too.
—Kathleen Felton, SELF, 25 June 2024
Many of us are also looking for ways to increase serotonin without taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, known as an SSRI.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 22 Dec. 2023
Additionally, these supplements, which include 5-HT, St. John’s Wart, and others, should not be taken along with an SSRI.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 22 Dec. 2023
If treatment without medication is unhelpful, or specific behavioral programs are not available, or the person prefers medication, then SSRI medicines, such as fluoxetine or citalopram, are often used.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 5 Sep. 2023
Your doctor may prescribe a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) or another type of anti-anxiety medication.
—Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 26 Mar. 2023
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2024
There are still a lot of unknowns about post-selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) syndrome.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2024
Paxil, also known by the generic name paroxetine, and Lexapro, also known by the generic name escitalopram, are members of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication class.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024
Some people also develop dry mouth while taking an SSRI, so keeping fluids up can help that, too.
—Kathleen Felton, SELF, 25 June 2024
Many of us are also looking for ways to increase serotonin without taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, known as an SSRI.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 22 Dec. 2023
Additionally, these supplements, which include 5-HT, St. John’s Wart, and others, should not be taken along with an SSRI.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 22 Dec. 2023
If treatment without medication is unhelpful, or specific behavioral programs are not available, or the person prefers medication, then SSRI medicines, such as fluoxetine or citalopram, are often used.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 5 Sep. 2023
Your doctor may prescribe a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) or another type of anti-anxiety medication.
—Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 26 Mar. 2023
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SSRI
noun
: any of a class of antidepressants (as fluoxetine or sertraline) that inhibit the inactivation of serotonin by blocking its reuptake by presynaptic nerve cell endings
called also selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
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