SSRI

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A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor is a type of antidepressant that blocks the reabsorption of serotonin by your body. Serotonin helps transmit messages between your neurons, so inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin makes it more plentiful within your body.

List

This is not a comprehensive list; it only lists the most common SSRIs.

  • fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, Selfemra, Rapiflux)
  • fluvoxamine (Luvox)
  • escitalopram (Lexapro)
  • citalopram (Celexa)
  • sertraline (Zoloft)
  • paroxetine (Brisdelle, Paxil, Pexeva)
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