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What are the types of SSRIs?

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Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide).Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate).Luvox (fluvoxamine).Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride).Prozac and Prozac Weekly (fluoxetine).Zoloft (sertraline)

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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.


What precautions are associated with SSRIs?

Medical conditions that may affect the use or dosage of at least some SSRIs include:.drug allergies.mania.manic-depressive (bipolar) disorder.brain disease or mental retardation.seizures or epilepsy.SSRI use during pregnancy may not be safe.


May you replace TCAs to SSRIs?

Yes, of course, actually SSRIs will likely have fewer and less intense side-effects than TCAs. Advise your doctor on how fast you will discontinue the TCA, how much you will wait (if at all), and how much you will start the SSRI.