Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors block or delay the re-absorption of the neurotransmitter, serotonin, by the original (presynaptic) nerves it was released from. This effect increases the levels of serotonin in the synapses.
Serotonin is found more in areas of the brain that regulates mood. Low levels of serotonin in the synapses in these areas cause mood disorders such as depression. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are used to treat depression, stress and anxiety and panic disorder. Certain selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors may be used to treat other conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia and so on.
Drug Name  ( View by: Brand | Generic )
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Reviews | Avg. Ratings |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Sarafem (Pro, More...) generic name: fluoxetine |
9 Review(s) | Rate It! | 8.6 |
| Luvox CR (Pro, More...) generic name: fluvoxamine |
7 Review(s) | Rate It! | 8.0 |
| Lexapro (Pro, More...) generic name: escitalopram |
415 Review(s) | Rate It! | 7.8 |
| Prozac (Pro, More...) generic name: fluoxetine |
144 Review(s) | Rate It! | 7.8 |
| Celexa (Pro, More...) generic name: citalopram |
230 Review(s) | Rate It! | 7.6 |
| Pexeva (Pro, More...) generic name: paroxetine |
2 Review(s) | Rate It! | 7.6 |
| Paxil (Pro, More...) generic name: paroxetine |
195 Review(s) | Rate It! | 7.5 |
| Paxil CR (Pro, More...) generic name: paroxetine |
14 Review(s) | Rate It! | 7.4 |
| Zoloft (Pro, More...) generic name: sertraline |
326 Review(s) | Rate It! | 7.4 |
| Luvox (More...) generic name: fluvoxamine |
15 Review(s) | Rate It! | 6.7 |
| Prozac Weekly (Pro, More...) generic name: fluoxetine |
1 Review(s) | Rate It! | 4.7 |
| Selfemra (Pro, More...) generic name: fluoxetine |
0 Review(s) | Rate It! | 2.0 |
| Rapiflux (More...) generic name: fluoxetine |
0 Review(s) | Rate It! | 0.0 |
See also
Medical conditions associated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors:
- Anxiety
- Anxiety and Stress
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder
- Bulimia
- Depression
- Dysautonomia
- Dysthymia
- Eating Disorder
- Fibromyalgia
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Hot Flashes
- Neuralgia
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Postpartum Depression
- Premature Ejaculation
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Severe Mood Dysregulation
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Trichotillomania
- Vulvodynia
