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are used to treat serious, continuing depression. also are used to treat panic disorder.(OCD). premenstrual syndrome, eating disorders, obesity, self-mutilation, and migraine headache. premature ejaculation and diabetic neuropathy.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoSSRIs are not effective for treating anxiety or depression in 20-40% of patients. However some research suggests that the use of SSRIs in the early stages of depression can prevent major depressive disorders.
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How do antidepressants prescribed to treat premenstrual syndrome work?
The most effective of these include sertraline (Zoloft), fluoxetine (Prozac), and paroxetine (Paxil).
What are the long term effects of SSRIs?
the long-term effects of SSRIs are unknown
What foods help SSRIs?
As far as I know, food has minimal impact on SSRIs, if at all. If you are not satisfied with the results of your SSRIs, ask your doctor to either increase dosage or try other agent.
What are SSRIs?
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are medicines that relieve symptoms of depression. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, also known as SSRIs or serotonin boosters
What are the most common side effects of SSRIs?
The most common side effects of SSRIs include: dry mouth.dizziness.sour or acid stomach or gas.heartburn.decreased appetite.stomach upset.diarrhea.sweating.headache.fatigue.drowsiness.insomnia.nervousness.tremors.sexual problems
What are themedication for depression?
Antidepressants: SSRIs, MAOIs, and tricyclics are three major categories of antidepressants. SSRIs are the most common and include Celexa, Zoloft, and Lexapro among others.
Antidepressant medicine that starts with F?
fluoxentine (an example of SSRIs).
What are the drug interactions with extascy?
SSRIs or any drug that increases serotonin
How are SSRIs linked to serotonin?
Mental depression is believed to be related to the low activity of one or more neurotransmitters in the brain.Although it is not understood exactly how most SSRIs work, they are designed to increase the level of serotonin in the brain.
Pain meds that are not an ssri?
Although SSRIs are sometimes used to help manage pain (especially in fibromyalgia syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome), most pain medications are not SSRIs. SSRIs are most commonly used to treat depressive mood disorders.Examples of pain medications other than SSRIs include:NSAIDS such as aspirin, ibuprofen, aleve, naproxin, or CelebrixTylenol (acetaminophen)DMARDs for rheumatoid arthritisOpioid narcotic agents like hydrocodone, demerol, morphine, or oxycontinMixed narcotic agents like NubainAnticonvulsants such as Neurontin, Lyrica, or Topamax
Are there depression treatment options?
There are multiple forms of medication that you can take such as SSRIs, SNRIs, or even NDRIs. I would check with your doctor to see which would be better for you, however, SSRIs are the most perferred treatment medication to treat symptoms of depression.
Can Depression be cured?
Bipolar depression can be controled with lithiun, depakote or SSRIs and talk therapy. Medication instructions must be folowed and sometimes the problem imporves to the point meds are not needed. Treatment is effective but you must be trutful about your symptoms so the doctor can make the choice of the best medicine.
