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What is the onset of action for SSRIs?
The onset of action for SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) typically ranges from 1 to 4 weeks before noticeable improvement in symptoms is observed.
What is fluxoitine?
Fluoxetine is a medication that is commonly marketed under the brand name Prozac. It belongs to a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and is used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and other mood disorders. Fluoxetine works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the brain that helps regulate mood.
What is the treatment for BDD?
The standard course of treatment for body dysmorphic disorder is a combination of medications and psychotherapy. Surgical, dental, or dermatologic treatments have been found to be ineffective.
Is the drug ssri an antagonist or agonist?
The SSRI class is neither antagonist nor agonist. They are re-uptake inhibitors. To the extent of my knowledge (I am NOT a doctor), a serotonin: agonist enhances production of sertonin at the source neuron, antagonists blocks binding of serotonin to the target neuron effectively blinding it, re-uptake inhibitors block the destruction of serotonin, effectively letting it act for longer.
What is the treatment for satyriasis?
There does not yet exist any treatment approach uniformly endorsed by experts and/or community groups. Most clinical authors recommend a multifaceted or multimodal approach that includes a variety of treatments, including certain classes of anti-depressants (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs) that reduce sex drive in some people, motivational interviewing, and individual, group, or couples' therapy (including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and relapse-prevention).
What are the long term effects of SSRIs?
the long-term effects of SSRIs are unknown
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
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.
What advantages do benzodiazepines have over SSRIs?
While SSRIs may require three to five weeks to show any effects, and must be taken continuously, benzodiazepines may produce a response within 30 minutes, and may be dosed on an as-needed basis.
What are SSRIs drug interactions?
There is a lot of drug interactions with citalopram. You should ask your pharmacist for a specific product.
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 drug interaction?
SSRIs may interact with other medicines. central nervous system (CNS) depressants. (anticoagullants). (MAOIs). (Dilantin). tryptophan. digitalis and other heart medicines. St. John's wort.
What is the strongest ssri?
If you are referring to the efficacy as anti-depressants, there is no definitive answer, each manufacturer studies shows their product to be superior to competitors. It is believed that Escitalopram (US: Lexapro, EU: Cipralex) and Paroxetine (US: Paxil, EU: Seroxat) are very powerful. If you are referring to receptor binding potency, then studies in rats show that the strongest SSRIs are Paroxetine and Sertraline. http://www.preskorn.com/books/ssri_s3.html
How do you discontinue ssri?
By lowering dosage in steps. Usually means halfing dosage ever one or two weeks. Actual rate differ from agent to agent. Stick to the doctors instructions or you can suffer withdrawal symptoms if you cut it too fast. That usually means insomnia, agitation, anxiety, even vomiting.
Can you drink alcohol when you are on sertraline?
It's generally not a problem to drink in moderation with SSRIs though it's not recommeded. I said moderation. Sertraline hasn't been shown to increase the effects of alcohol, but some people report worse effects regarding hangover and mood
What is an anxiety relieving inhibitory neurotransmitter?
γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) and Serotonin (5-HT) are anxiety releiving neurotransmitters. Benzodiazepines and serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the primary treatments for anxiety disorders. Benzodiazepines are GABA agonists and SSRIs are 5-HT agonists - i.e. they promote the effects of these inhibitory neurotransmitters in the brain, particularly the limbic system.
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
